This calendar features highlights of the topics and themes addressed in the course.
Calendar Table
| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 11 |
Oral Presentations |
A2, proposal for heads of industry, including lit review due |
| 12 |
Oral Presentations (cont.) |
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