If you are looking at this web site, then that means you’ve found the place for English 505: Rhetoric of Science and Technology. There’s a lot more to come to this “work in progress” web site and class. But to get started, first watch this short video, which goes over some of the highlights of the course requirements and schedule.
Second, be sure to post here a brief comment to introduce yourself to your classmates, and also to ask any questions about the class requirements you might have at this point.
Third, while I won’t be requiring folks to have a WordPress account this term (you won’t be required to keep a blog), I do think it’d be a good idea if you set up your own gravatar for this page so we get some kind of face with your name on the site.
Hi Everyone. I am Adam, I am apart of the Written Communications for Teachers Graduate Program. This is my last semester of classes, before I write and continue my endless research of my writing project. I am really interested in the art of writing and how technology has come to change and reshape that what writing is.
Question for Krause, what is the password for eReserves? I did not see it up on the description.
Good question! I just sent everyone an email with it, but there’s a pretty good chance that if you have had a class from me before, you know the password….
Hey– My name is Ashlee Wolfe and, like Adam, I am in my last semester of classes before venturing into my Masters Project. I am in the Written Communication program for the Teaching of Writing. The ever-changing role of rhetoric in writing, technology, education, language acquisition, etc. has been a constant interest of mine. I am excited to take this class to build on what I know. No questions from me (for now)! I look forward to chatting virtually and in person with everyone.
Hi Everyone –
My name is Becky and this is my first semester working towards my Master’s in Professional Writing. I have my Bachelor’s in Business Mgmt, so writing is a bit of a transistion for me, but I am definitely up for the challenge. I am looking forward to learning more about the history of language, and it will be nice to meet you all!
Hey guys, my name is Jeff and I am in the professional writing aspect of the written communication program. I graduated from U of M in the spring and can’t wait to experience the more intimate college style. I don’t have any questions at the present, but I am excited to get this class started.
Hi everyone! I’m Emily and this is my first semester in the Written Communications M.A. program and I am very excited to get it started!
Hi everyone! My name is Kayla and this is my first semester in the program. I have spent the past two years teaching English in Maryland, but I am now considering the transition into professional writing. I am looking forward to getting started!
Hey there. I’m Brian and I’m currently working on my Written Communication masters with the focus on Professional Writing. I’m about a third of the way through and this will be my second online class at EMU. Currently, I am a technical writer in U-M’s IT department, so the notion of discussing rhetoric as it apples to technology intrigues me. Look forward to working with all of you!
Hmm, somehow I doubt we will cover how rhetoric “apples” to technology, but they sure are yummy!
Hello everyone!
My name is Nicole. This is hopefully my second to last semester at EMU. I am in the Written Communications program for professional writing. I got my bachelor’s degree in english lit and journalism. I hope that this degree will give me an edge to get a job (haha)! So far this program has been interesting and I’m hoping to learn a lot more.
I have no questions yet!
Hi everyone! My name is Lauren and I am working on my MA in Professional Writing. Like a few of you this is my last semester of classes before I begin to work on my project (Hope to see some of you in 621). I’m currently a Technical Communications intern for Domino’s Corporate Headquarters and am looking forward to applying the information from this class to my work!
Hey everybody, my name is Graham and this is my second semester in the Professional Writing MA program here at Eastern. I have a BA in English from MSU and I’m about to start (yet another) contract as a technical writer at Thomson Reuters in Dexter. No questions at the moment. I’m looking forward to exploring some theory and learning a bit more about rhetoric.
Hello classmates,
My name is Mia. This is my first semester back since taking a hiatus from school in 2003. I received my Bachelors from EMU in Written Communication in 96 and started Masters work in 98. I am now back into the swing of things and looking forward to this class and many more. This is my first online course, so I may ask questions of you all. Talk to you soon and good luck.