Week 2 class readings - UPDATED 8/28

Here's a quick update on the class readings for week 2:

As I mentioned in class, the Grigar 'Channels of Information' PDF is posted on the right-hand side of this blog for your to access.

I have heard a report that "Definition of Man," the Burke reading for Week 2, was not available in the first 20% download of the University Reader. If that's so, on Sunday when I get back from Hood to Coast I will upload a PDF version of that to the class blog as well.

UPDATE (Sun.): Here is the link to the Burke reading (PDF)

Finally, the McLuhan assigned reading was purposely omitted from the class reader because it turned out that the fees associated would have dramatically increased your student book cost.

Click on this link to access the assigned McLuhan reading (if prompted, PW = artuf )

Thanks for your patience, it can be tricky the first week or two until the physical book arrives.

Prof. Mungeam

PS - I will be using TUMBLR to live-blog during Hood to Coast Friday and Saturday, if you are interested here is the link to the KGW Running Footage TUMBLR blog.

KGW Field Trip details, car pooling

I have posted details on the KGW Field Trip on October 12.

There is also a comment window which students can use to coordinate car pooling.

Also, I have included a permanent link to the Field Trip info on the right-hand side of the blog under Lectures / Class Materials.

Cheers,
Frank

Remixes: I Like Turtles

As promised, here are a few versions of the "I Like Turtles" video clip.

The social and viral remixing began as an innocent 'camera freeze' during a live broadcast on KGW-TV.



The clip was posted to YouTube, and spawned countless remixes, including this "Techno" remix which has tallied nearly a million views.



And here is the Bill Oreilly remix.

Ordering instructions for DTC 375 Textbook Reader

Dear students,

I have compiled a set of custom readings for DTC 375, published in a binder by University Readers and now available online at https://students.universityreaders.com/store/.

I have carefully selected the readings included in this course pack to provide you with a more relevant, custom learning experience. Please purchase this course pack to stay on top of your readings.

To purchase the textbook, please follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Log on to https://students.universityreaders.com/store/.

Step 2: Create an account or log in if you have an existing account to purchase.

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Step 4: After purchasing, you can access your partial digital pack (FREE 20% PDF) by logging into your account and clicking My Digital Materials to get started on your readings right away.

Orders are typically processed within 24 hours and the shipping time will depend on the selected shipping method and day it is shipped (orders are not shipped on Sundays or holidays). If you experience any difficulties, please email orders@universityreaders.com or call 800.200.3908 ext. 503.

The Media and the Message

How does the media we use influence the message sent and received?

How has the Digital revolution changed communication?

These themes will be explored in this course, and are provocatively illustrated in this short YouTube video by Michael Wesh, Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Kansas State University.

In-class survey for 8/24

My teaching philosophy is one of co-learning. I will share my knowledge with you, and I look forward to discovering new knowledge from each of you in return.

In order to better understand the digital technology skills you bring to this class, and your motivation for taking this course, I've created a short, 8-question survey that I'd like each of you to complete during if not before our first class on 8/24.

This survey is anonymous and should take less than ten minutes to complete. I will share the aggregated responses with the class during our second meeting on 8/31.

Click here to complete the survey.

Welcome to DTC 375

Welcome to DTC 375 - Language, Texts and Technology.

This class explores the development of language, texts and technology through examinations of the work of leading theorists and via practical, creative exercises.

Students will discover the malleable nature of texts and explore the relationship between communication and technology.

The class will experiment with language, words, images, audio and video to reach an understanding of how oral, print and electronic forms can function effectively and artistically in a post-modern world.

Frank Mungeam