Archives

On the Archive

Posted in October 25th, 2007
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For our next class read Part II, Archives from new media, old media (pg. 83-154). After completing the reading, post your questions/ideas regarding this section of the book. Also, recall that the proposal for your final project is due on Tuesday.

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Comment Here on Habermas etc.

Posted in October 19th, 2007
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As with last week I suspect this reading will be easier than the earlier weeks of class. So, rather than summarize or writing about what you understood/struggled with, write a few paragraphs here developing your thoughts on the reading, what you found instructive, and what you might disagree with.

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A Space for Benjamin, Nichols, Miles

Posted in October 10th, 2007
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Here is a discussion thread for Benjamin, Nichols, and Miles. As with the Hayles these writings, I think, are more accessible than the Derrida & Heidegger. So, rather than focus on summarizing or telling me what you had trouble with, try to potentiate their analysis. Point to places we might take these readings, make connections [...]

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Hayles (Part Deux)

Posted in October 5th, 2007
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You do not need to post on the Hayles, instead spend your time on the midterm. Do however take time to finish the Hayles reading before class. (If you want to post on Hayles though feel free).

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What This Class is About

"the technical structure of the archiving archive also determines the structure of the archivable content . . . .The archivization produces as much as it records the event." -Derrida, Archive Fever