Calendar

This calendar features highlights of the topics and themes addressed in the course.

WEEK # TOPICS KEY DATES

1

Introduction

Discuss: Introduction

Explain details of class. Go over syllabus. Discuss the combination of different kinds of writing instruction, including tech writing, essay writing, and professional writing, plus theoretical concerns. Urge students to bring laptops to class.

2

CVs and Microsoft® PowerPoint®

Each student is assigned a topic in his or her field of expertise, and must write a single-spaced, single page explanation of that topic for a high school student. In class we will examine and critique these explanations, rewriting where necessary for clarity. The assignment should be submitted electronically prior to class by email.

C1, CV due

C2, individual writing assignments due

3

Myerson

4

Heidegger

Lead into this assignment with an assignment exchange from the previous week.

Discuss: Heidegger

A1D, individual critique of technological communications (draft) due

5

Workshop

Workshop: Full Drafts of Technological Communications Critique

C3, memo to tech industry leaders due 

PW1, proposals and ideas for W1, Web design due

6

Web Design Issues

A1R, critique of technological communications (revision) due

7

Kittler and Blog Debates

C4, class presentation on blogs due

8

Web Designs

W1, Web site for an idea (group project) due

9

Gaming

C5, video/computer game review (due Sunday)

10

Review

Catching Up

11

Oral Presentations

A2, proposal for heads of industry, including lit review due

12

Oral Presentations (cont.)