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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. |
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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. |
Essay by Tufte, Edward. The Cognitive Style of PowerPoint. Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press, LLC. 2003. Mayfield Handbook. Section 10. |
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Myerson |
Mackenzie, Adrian. "The performativity of code: Software and cultures of circulation." (PDF) |
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Heidegger Lead into this assignment with an assignment exchange from the previous week. Discuss: Heidegger |
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Workshop Workshop: Full Drafts of Technological Communications Critique |
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6 |
Web Design Issues |
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7 |
Kittler and Blog Debates |
Kittler. "There is No Software." |
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Web Designs |
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9 |
Gaming |
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10 |
Review Catching Up |
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11 |
Oral Presentations |
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12 |
Oral Presentations (cont.) |
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