The Dynamic Word - Textuality and Technology OpenCourseWare: Undergraduate Free Online Course in Technology and Literature by Capilano University

Published Dec 29, 2008

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Students interested in the influence of technology on modern literature can take Capilano University's free OpenCourseWare English class 'The Dynamic Word - Textuality and Technology.' This course is intended for students interested in English and new media.

The Dynamic Word - Textuality and Technology: Course Specifics

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The Dynamic Word - Textuality and Technology: Course Description

This OpenCourseWare about technology and changing literature is offered by the English Department of Capilano University in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The course examines how digital media have influenced both the presentation and the context of modern literary works. Students examine books that have been written with modern design technologies. This includes looking at online writing, including blogs, Web logs and hypertext novels. The course is taught by English professor Dr. Andrew Klobucar. It's recommended that students pursuing this course have taken two English courses already, and students will need Internet access.

This OpenCourseWare includes required and recommended reading lists and lecture summaries. Those interested in this free course should visit the literature and technology course page.

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