This is the web site for the Fall 2004 section 4 of English 328: Writing, Technology, and Style, a class in the Department of English Language and Literature at Eastern Michigan University This is not to be confused with the Fall 2004 section 5 of English 328, which is the other section of this class being taugt by Steven D. Krause this semester.

This course explores the ways in which the concepts of "style" and "technology" interact with each other and effect our writing. In this class, students study style manuals, writing in email and web log spaces, and publish their writing projects on the World Wide Web.

Class Calendar/Schedule of Events

This is the day-to-day schedule for the term. It's always possible that there will be some minor changes as we progress; be sure to check back to this site often.

Week 12

November 16: Discuss Baker's "Deadline" (Tribble and Trubek, 9-34) and Birkerts' "Into the Electronic Millennium" (Tribble and Trubek, 62-74). Post a message to the emailing list about the assigned readings before today's class.

November 18: Peer review for "Cyberculture and English Culture" essay. Bring four copies of your essay with you to class.

Week 13

November 23: Collaborative web site assignment introduced. In-class work on collaborative web site assignment.

November 25: Thanksgiving.

Week 14

November 30: "Cyberculture and English Culture" essay due! In-class work on collaborative web site assignment.

December 2: Poster session for collaborative web site assignment. By today's class, your group needs to have a draft of your web site completed to share with your classmates.

Week 15:

December 7: Collaborative web site assignment due! Discuss requirements for final writing portfolio.

December 9: Last day of class! Final discussion of writing portfolio; class wrap-up activities.

Finals and "the end of time:"

The final version of your web-based portfolio is due at the scheduled time of our final, which is Thursday, December 16, 4:30 pm