Digital and New Media Rhetoric

Course Details

Course Number: 3213 Section Number: 201

Spring 2013

Location: Prothro-Yeager Hall

Classroom Number: 205

Days & Times:

W 5:30 to 8:20 p.m.

Course Attachments

Textbooks

MSU Faculty Member

Dr. Sally Henschel
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Course Objectives

An objective of a liberal arts curriculum is to empower the individual with the fundamental language and analytical skills necessary for a lifetime of learning and growth. Through study of digital and new media rhetorics, students will engage in critical analysis of digital and new media artifacts and demonstrate skill in interpreting, using, developing, and disseminating information appropriately in a variety of media.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Compare various definitions of digital and new media and rhetoric and discuss their implications for practice. Measurement: observation and analysis of informal face-to-face and online asynchronous discussion.
Critically analyze digital and new media tools and concepts. Measurement: observation and analysis of discussion. Completion of written assignments and class presentations.
Incorporate visual rhetoric into the composing process. Measurement: completion of class presentations.
Synthesize readings into an expression of the student's approach to new media projects. Measurement: Completion of reading responses and course research project.

Course Expectations

See attached syllabus and schedule of assignments.

Assignment	Description	Weight
Reading responses	Five responses to assigned readings posted to course web site. Students must respond to two other students’ posts to receive credit for their own.	25
Interactive tutorial	Prepare and lead three short, interactive tutorials on a new media tool or concept	15
Research project	Research proposal (conference) Annotated bibliograpy Literature review Draft (iteration for initial assessment, feedback) Final draft (ten-page, double spaced) Presentation	Requirement 5 10 10 25 10
	Course Total	100

Grading Standards

100 - 90% — A

89 - 80% — B

79 - 70% — C

69 - 60% — D

< 60% — F

Final Exam5/8/2012 5:45 p.m.

Submission Format Policy

See attached syllabus.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

All assignments will be due on dates assigned. No late work will be accepted unless specific arrangements have been made prior to the due date. Students falling two assignments behind are subject to administrative withdrawal from the course by the instructor.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

Students with two unexcused absences are subject to an administrative withdrawal from the course. Three tardies are counted as one absence.

Other Policies

See attached syllabus and schedule.

Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.