Call for Applications – Graduate Programs in ATEC at UTD
Apply Now! School of Arts,Technology, and Emerging Communication The School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (ATEC) at The University of…
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A friend asked me to share how I use the Regender tool in the classroom, so I thought I would…
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I almost always include some kind of reading response in my undergraduate classes. Because I rarely use comprehensive exams for…
Read moreViral Activism in Courses on Viral Media: #BlackLivesMatter
I’m teaching classes on Viral Media at both the undergraduate and graduate level this semester. I’ve not taught these classes…
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There’s quite a bit of talk on Facebook right now about this Buzzfeed “What is Privilege” video that features a…
Read more#MLA16 Special Session Proposal: Public Humanities Pedagogy Workshop
With this year’s conference theme, MLA President Roland Greene urges members to explore how our work as teachers of literature…
Read moreFashioning Circuits was Featured on a Local News Channel
Cross-posted from FashioningCircuits.com Actually, the piece ended up being framed as featuring “weird” college classes. But we’ve learned to love…
Read moreUpcoming Talk: “I feel like such a badass! Using Digital Tools to Empower Students as Makers”
A few months ago Spencer Keralis, one of the organizers of the 2013 Digital Frontiers Conference tweeted at me that…
Read moreFashioning Circuits for Spring 2013
I am pleased to be able to return to work on Fashioning Circuits in Spring 2013, with a group of …
Read moreGuide to Twitter for the EMAC Classroom
Every semester I have multiple students who are new to Twitter. Often these student buy into the commonly circulating, yet…
Read moreSubmitting Proposals to Academic Conferences
As a grad student, I discovered the wonders of the academic conference. There are few things more exciting than sitting…
Read moreFashioning Circuits: Emerging Media and Fashion
In Fall 2011, the Dallas Museum of Art will open an exhibition entitled, The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier:…
Read moreThe Story of the Story of Digital Textuality, Spring 2011
This semester, I am teaching two very similar classes, one undergraduate (EMAC 4325: Digital Writing) and one graduate (EMAC 6374:…
Read moreEMAC 6372 “Viral Media” Spring 2012 Research Paper Assignment
Research Paper Assignment Sheet EMAC 6372: Viral Media Spring 2012 Purpose: To analyze the role of viral media in our…
Read moreBlogging Assignment – “Embed a Quote” Example
One of the ways that Facebook engages users in “social” activity is through the use of games. These games range…
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The following is meant as a quick reference guide for APA formatting. For more detailed information, consult your writing handbook.…
Read moreFinal Project
English 192 Summer 2006 Final Project Purpose: To formulate a thesis based upon close textual analysis. To provide development and…
Read moreWiki Assignment #2 – Annotated Bibliography
Wiki Assignment #2 Annotated Bibliography Purpose: In order to help you get started on your paper, our second Wiki assignment…
Read moreEnglish 192 Science Fiction
English 192 Science Fiction Summer (A) 2006 Catalog No. 5504 Meets: MTWR 3:30 – 4:35. Location: ARTS 1241 Instructor: Kim…
Read moreWiki Assignment #1 – Secondary Criticism
Due Dates will be assigned on the first day of class. Each student will select a work of theory or…
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Critical Responses are due each meeting, before class begins. You should critically reflect upon the reading for the day and…
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Participation, including attendance and critical response assignments 20% Wiki Assignment 1, ongoing due dates 10% Mid-term Exam, Mon 7/17 25%…
Read moreEnglish 192 Course Policies
Attendance: The most valuable insights will come out of our class discussions and your participation is necessary for our success.…
Read moreFunction Outline Worksheet
Is your paper a bit “messy”? If you are having a hard time organizing your paper, try using this function…
Read moreGetting Ideas for Writing
From Sylvan Barnet’s A Short Guide to Writing About Literature. Getting Ideas for Writing About Poetry. Getting Ideas for Writing…
Read moreInvention Techniques Pt. 2
Description, Deduction, & Speculation Adapted from Barbara Emmel’s Evidence as a Creative ActDeveloped by Jules Prown for the analysis of…
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A Few Methods for Reading CriticallyThere is no “right” method for critical reading. Perhaps the most important strategy is to…
Read moreGuide to MLA Format
The Online Writing Lab at Purdue has an excellent Guide to MLA Style.
Read moreInvention Techniques
Topic Exploration Methods Oftentimes, the most difficult part of writing a paper is just getting started. Listed below are several…
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