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The Printing Press

dave — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:11:11 +0000

Starting this week we will be turning to looking at theorists who have attempted to understand the way technology (as in specific technical artifacts) change media representation. First up is Eisenstein and the printing press. I will talk about the whole book, but you should make sure that you read the first section and the final chapter as these are the most important. Leave your question below.

Note: In case you missed the update on the prior post here is the TED Talk which deals with Remediation and comics.

Remediation Thursday

dave — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:07:29 +0000

Thursday we will be discussing Bolter & Grusin’s book Remediation. You should read Part 1, and Part 3 as it is in these two chapters that they lay out the central argument. In Part 2 they look at several different art form and apply their theoretical lens to said form. So, while you can read all of Part 2 you only need to read 2 chapters which most interest you. (For example if you work on digital games and virtual words you might want to read those to chapters.) Leave your comment below, and mention which chapters from Part 2 you decided to read.

Update: Sorry for the lateness, but anyway here is the TED Talk which I referenced in class.

Last Class

dave — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:05:31 +0000

For the last class, watch Zittrain’s presentation on The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It. This talk last roughly an hour, you can also watch him on the Colbert Report.

After watching, post your comment here.

Shirky—Everybody Post

dave — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:31:37 +0000

Leave your thoughts regarding Clay Shirky’s book below. Given the ease of access to this book (compared to say Heidegger and Derrida) I would like to have more of a discussion about this reading. So, come to class prepared to offer up not only what Shirky’s analysis is, but your take on what he offers, i.e. what are the costs and the benefits of the change he sees? And what does Shirky miss? How might we complicate his analysis?

Reminder: Don’t forget to bring an initial draft of your final paper.

Note: Class will be in Mobile Lab this week.

The Exploit

dave — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:50:42 +0000

After reading The Exploit leave your thoughts below.

Bruns Part Deux

dave — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:45:08 +0000

Leave your thoughts on the second half of Bruns here.

Beginning The Network

dave — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:07:27 +0000

This Thursday we will move more explicitly to talking about Network Theory and reading texts that directly address what they see to be as the key changes brought about by networked knowledge. First up is Manuel Castells The Network Society. Read Chapters 1, 15, 16, & 19. You might want to look at a few other chapters depending on what subject matters interest you. Leave your comments/thoughts below.

Thinking Otherwise

dave — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:51:12 +0000

Thursday we will discuss Thinking Otherwise. We will be discussing the entire book, make sure you read the conclusion in detail as much of the earlier chapters lead to his positions in the final one. Leave your comments/thoughts here.

The Printing Press

dave — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:35:13 +0000

Thursday we will be covering The Printing Press in Early Modern Europe. Focus your reading on Part I and the final chapter. Leave your discussion questions here.

And a little humor for your weekend that Eisenstein might appreciate.

Update: Check the link at the right to access eReserves for this class. Email me for the password.

Smart Mobs

dave — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:47:40 +0000

Here is the first post for this blog. On Thursday the 28th of August we will meet for the second time and discuss Howard Rheingold’s Smart Mobs. After reading the book please post your response/question to the this post by clicking the comments below. Your comment should be 300-400 words, and be submitted by Tuesday 12:01 AM. This will give me a chance to read them and prepare class before our discussion on Thursday. If you want more information and news on Smart Mobs you can check the Smart Mob blog.

Note: Later this week I will post a sample comment/question to provide a bit of context/direction . . .

Note II: Off-Campus Bookstore Directions