ENGL 482

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Writing Technologies

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

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ENGL 482 class schedule data for fall 2018
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	40463	Lecture-Discussion	1G	2:00PM -3:15PM	MW	140 Henry Administration Bldg	Gallagher, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Writing and Rhetoric Section Info: Writing and Rhetoric in an Age of Algorithms What is an algorithm? How do algorithms effect us? How is our writing inextricably tied to algorithms? This course responses to these questions by examining the role of algorithms in digital contexts such as social media. It asks students to consider the ways that algorithms play a role in their lives, both culturally and economically. Assignments include critiquing an algorithm, redesigning a writing interface, and writing a paper drawing on course texts and outside research. This course is designed as a cultural investigation into algorithms and therefore does not require any coding background. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
	47720	Lecture-Discussion	1U	2:00PM -3:15PM	MW	140 Henry Administration Bldg	Gallagher, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Writing and Rhetoric Section Info: Writing and Rhetoric in an Age of Algorithms What is an algorithm? How do algorithms effect us? How is our writing inextricably tied to algorithms? This course responses to these questions by examining the role of algorithms in digital contexts such as social media. It asks students to consider the ways that algorithms play a role in their lives, both culturally and economically. Assignments include critiquing an algorithm, redesigning a writing interface, and writing a paper drawing on course texts and outside research. This course is designed as a cultural investigation into algorithms and therefore does not require any coding background. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Junior or Senior class standing.