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.

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 2025
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	44168	Lecture-Discussion	1G	2:00PM -2:50PM	MWF	44 English Building	Gallagher, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/25-05/07/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: SP25 - ENGL 482 - Writing Technologies - John Gallagher - This class examines the impact writing technologies have on our reading and writing practices. The class will investigate the relationship between today’s digital platforms, i.e., Twitter, Reddit, Snapchat, as well as earlier methods of writerly communication such as cuneiform tablets, paper, and the printing press. We will address some of the challenges writing technologies pose, including the role of social media and artificial intelligence. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
	39677	Lecture-Discussion	1U	2:00PM -2:50PM	MWF	44 English Building	Gallagher, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/25-05/07/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: SP25 - ENGL 482 - Writing Technologies - John Gallagher - This class examines the impact writing technologies have on our reading and writing practices. The class will investigate the relationship between today’s digital platforms, i.e., Twitter, Reddit, Snapchat, as well as earlier methods of writerly communication such as cuneiform tablets, paper, and the printing press. We will address some of the challenges writing technologies pose, including the role of social media and artificial intelligence. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.