Lecture1 2012
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Transcript of Lecture1 2012
Literature, Technology, CultureProf. J.C.M. Eldred
Chellgren Professor English & Engineering
Ms. Emily Dotson, MA, ABD
Assist. Director, eStudio
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About the course
A compact
Preparation for next class
A modest compact
We’ll work together on meaningful projects.
We’ll respect your time, & you’ll respect ours.
We should all take away something beyond 3 credits.
TransitionSome concepts. . .
Reduce Noise.
A Form LetterDear Eileen:
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We appreciate your initiative in seeking career opportunities with us and wish you the best in achieving your goals.
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A Ticket to Success“Thinking outside the form
letter”
Instead of grabbing for the easy box to shove your
bees into. . .
Think OUTSIDE the hive.
(yea, this is also called “creativity”)
TransitionHousekeeping, nuts and bolts, choose your cliché . . .
Format of Course
Next Steps
Class meets again NEXT TUESDAY or NEXT WEDNESDAY, depending on your section.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, we meet in the eStudio. Wednesdays we meet in this room.
YOU HAVE ASSIGNMENTS IN THE INTERIM
Next Steps
Class meets again NEXT TUESDAY or NEXT WEDNESDAY, depending on your section.
On Wednesdays, we meet
HERE!
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Preparation
ASAPPrint syllabus & calendar. Bring to each class & eStudio lab.
For Tuesday or Thursday eStudio labBring your laptop, if you prefer to use it.
Have a digital version of a profile picture OR be prepared to have your picture taken.
Find a Shakespeare sonnet you like, but not #130 or #18.
For Wednesday’s classSwitch your electronics off or leave them at home.
Complete your online grammar.
Do background research on Shakespeare & the sonnets.
Literature, Technology, CultureProf. J.C.M. Eldred
Chellgren Professor English & Engineering
Ms. Emily Dotson, MA, ABD
Assist. Director, eStudio