IDS 3301, Issues in Culture and Society

Using Internet Explorer, click twice on the triangle shaped play button above to play the Module 1, Orientation - Narrated Presentation. Using Firefox, click once. If this presentation does not play, or if you do not see the presentation, go to the bottom of this page and follow the instructions for installing QuickTime from the CD.
Technical Orientation
This technical orientation will make sure you have your computer correctly configured, the necessary "plug-ins" installed, and can do basic computer skills like send e-mail attachments.
To take this class you will need: 1) A computer with a CD-ROM player, sound card, speakers, and an Internet connection 2)The following software and plug-ins: Internet Explorer or Firefox Adobe Acrobat Reader Apple QuickTime
These pages look best at a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 but will work at 800 x 600. You will learn what resolution your computer is set for in the Readings If you use a "Pop Up Killer", TURN IT OFF. Otherwise, you may not be able to see the large versions of the graphics
The Internet
Most of the content in this course is contained on the CD. But you will need to go on-line to complete the Assignments and view current readings. I recommend being on-line while viewing the CD.
Apple QuickTime
We will use video extensively in the course, best played from the CD. To view these videos, and the narrated presentations when played from the CD, you must have Apple QuickTime installed. Apple and Microsoft are feuding again, making the QuickTime set up for Internet Explorer much more complex. Depending on what you see below, what version of IE you're using, and what error messages you got when you opened this page, your set up procedures will vary. I recommend Firefox for a better web experience. Set Up Procedure #1 Do you see the small movie screen below? If so, double click on the triangle (IE) or single click (Firefox). Did a movie play? If so, you're done. Can't see the movie screen above? First, make sure you have QuickTime installed. If you're sure you have QuickTime installed and still don't see the movie screen, do you see a yellow bar at the top of the page warning "Internet Explorer has restricted this file" or language to that effect?? If so, click on the yellow bar and choose "Allow blocked content." Then choose YES. If you're getting an error message about "plug-ins", click on the Set Up Procedure #2 below. You may be asked if you want to download an ActiveX plug-in from Apple. If so, say YES. QuickTime Set Up Procedure #2
Acrobat Reader
There is no textbook for the course, but you will still have many readings. They will either be found on the Internet or on this CD as Adobe Acrobat files. Many of these readings are very long, up to 60 pages. It will be much easier if you print these articles rather than read them on the screen. People don't read as fast or comprehend material as thoroughly on the computer screen as on paper. So I suggest you get a fresh printer cartridge and a ream of paper. The link below is from your Module 2 Assignment. Open it and print it out. If it fails to open, install (or reinstall) Acrobat Reader from the CD. Media Diary	Click on the above link to download the Acrobat Reader. But it's much faster to load it from the "IDS 3301 CD".
Now, click on the "Readings" button at the top of the page.
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