ENGL 482

Spring 2018 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 16-May 2

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 spring 2018
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	44168	Lecture-Discussion	1G	12:30PM -1:45PM	MW	English Building	Baron, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Comm in the Digital Age Section Info: 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.
	39677	Lecture-Discussion	1U	12:30PM -1:45PM	MW	English Building	Baron, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/18-05/02/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Comm in the Digital Age Section Info: 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 Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.