ENGL 482

Fall 2015 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Examines the relationship of computer technology to the larger field of writing studies. Topics include a historical overview of computers and other writing technologies; current instructional practices and their relation to various writing theories; research on word processing, computer-mediated communication, and hypermedia; and the computer as a research tool.

Same as LIS 482. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor. Students must have a basic knowledge of word processing.

ENGL 482 class schedule data for fall 2015
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
40463
Lecture-Discussion
1G
12:30PM -1:45PM
TR
119 English Building
Baron, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/15-12/09/15
Credit:
4 hours
Section Info:
Topic Section 1G: Communicating in the Digital Age We will examine the impact of the new digital technologies on our reading and writing practices and look at ways in which readers and writers impact the direction of communication technology. We?ll look as well at the relationship of today?s digital genres?everything from text to Twitter?to earlier, more traditional genres; how they develop unique conventions and practices; how they self-regulate, moving from freewheeling anarchy toward definable forms and expected behaviors; how they deal with violations of conventional norms; and how new practitioners learn and perfect their art. We?ll consider how the new genres create an aesthetic, and we?ll examine the legal and ethical problems these new technologies pose. All readings will be available online. Students will write short essays and a term paper or semester project on an appropriate topic.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
47720
Lecture-Discussion
1U
12:30PM -1:45PM
TR
119 English Building
Baron, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/15-12/09/15
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Topic Section 1U: Communicating in the Digital Age We will examine the impact of the new digital technologies on our reading and writing practices and look at ways in which readers and writers impact the direction of communication technology. We?ll look as well at the relationship of today?s digital genres?everything from text to Twitter?to earlier, more traditional genres; how they develop unique conventions and practices; how they self-regulate, moving from freewheeling anarchy toward definable forms and expected behaviors; how they deal with violations of conventional norms; and how new practitioners learn and perfect their art. We?ll consider how the new genres create an aesthetic, and we?ll examine the legal and ethical problems these new technologies pose. All readings will be available online. Students will write short essays and a term paper or semester project on an appropriate topic.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students with Junior or Senior class standing.
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