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ENG 231 1.R: Bogost, Procedurality /

Today’s Plan: Defining Rhetoric Bogost Discussion Playing Some Games Homework Defining Rhetoric One thing I forgot to do: circle back and “define” rhetoric (how Aristotelian, to singularly identify what some/thing “is”). Let me take a swing. I consider rhetoric as … Continue reading

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ENG 301 1.R: Questions, Job Ads

Today’s Plan: Reviewing Your Questions Coding Job Ads Homework: Brumberger & Lauer Reading and Discussion Reviewing Your Questions My question for you is about what the job market looks like for students graduating with their bachelors in English. I’m going … Continue reading

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ENG 651 Week 1: Rhetoric

Today’s Plan: Syllabus Reading Responses (?) Some Kind of Lecture Thing Talking About Corder For Next Class Syllabus Let’s take a quick peek. Reading Responses Due to my messaging snafu, I’m unsure how many folks will have read the Herrick … Continue reading

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ENG 231 1.T: Welcome, Rhetoric & Procedurality

Today’s Plan: Syllabus WTF is Rhetoric? Ian Bogost and Procedurality Homework Syllabus I sort of have one. WTF is(n’t) Rhetoric? Here we go again. Levinas: “Ontology, which reduces the other to the same, promotes freedom–the freedom that is the identification … Continue reading

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ENG 301 1.T: Welcome / Job Ads

Today’s Plan: Syllabus Ross 1240 Computer Lab Project One Overview Email Assignment Brumberger and Lauer Assignment Syllabus Review Yeah, sure, starting with the syllabus is cliche. But this course probably works a bit differently than others you’ve taken for a … Continue reading

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ENG 328 15.W: Final Thoughts

Let me start this with something fun. This semester I have–I think–done a pretty good job of introducing you to the fundamentals of visual design. I have presented design in terms of a set of rules: rule regarding typography, spacing, … Continue reading

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ENG 301 15: Resumes and Cover Letters

Today’s Plan: Resume Review Fundamentals of Cover Letters Homework Cover Letters The ABO entry for “Application Cover Letters” [pp. 36-41] identifies 3-4 purposes for your cover letter: Introduce you as a candidate with the skills that can contribute to the … Continue reading

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ENG 328 15.M: From Helvetica to a CD Cover

Today’s Plan: Something Awesome Reminder (Friday’s Class) Crucible Cover Review Helvetica and the “Final Exam” Something Awesome Reminder Remember that we are meeting to share products on Friday (I made a magnet for a group of gaming friends). IIRC: I … Continue reading

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ENG 225 15.M: Final Class Notes

Today’s Plan: Labor Based Grading Lightning Talks Draft Feedback Homework Labor Based Grading I wanted to remind you that this course uses labor-based grading. Your grade in Canvas is your “base grade.” Next week I will add bonus points to … Continue reading

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ENG 301 13.R: Wrapping Up PRTC / Quick Hits on Resumes

Today’s Plan: Postmortem Reminder / Link Uploading Materials and PRTC Final Memo PRTC Scheel’s Materials [Bob Response] PRTC Final Memo Job Search and Resumes Current Energy Level This sums it up. Postmortem Reminder Remember to complete the PRTC project reflection … Continue reading

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