Fall 2010: RPW 285, section 01: Writing in Electronic Spaces

NOTE: This syllabus may change as class needs dictate.

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Overview and Objectives

Overview: We will think about and engage communication in electronic spaces through synchronous and asynchronous means, through text and visual modes, and through cultural and monolithic frameworks. We will develop or continue to expand on the portfolio created in English (now RPW) 260, focusing on preparation for an internship opportunity. In addition, we will address these PTW content areas: Audience, Purpose, Genre, Context Collaboration Document Design Language and Conventions Project Management Tools and Technologies
animation courtesy of animationfactory.com	The course objectives are designed to enable students to: explore the breadth of electronic communication [chapter responses; selected research] understand the implications of access and control of electronic spaces [class discussions; chapter responses] critically address and analyze digital communication [webbing project].