ENGL 447 - Online Voice and Community (3)

The social capital that shapes communities can be strengthened by technology. In fact, online communities, across cultures, have provided the space for disenfranchised and silenced voices - voices for literacy, for freedom, for politics, for support, for justice. The purposes vary, but the design, engagement, and outcome of successful online communities all share the attribute of valued voice. Using Kollack, Powazek and others, students will examine culturally specific online communities, analyzing text, voice, ethics, language, and structure. As well as studying, evaluating, and analyzing aspects of online voice, students will participate in online communities. The course will incorporate online communication as well as traditional writing processes. Topics will be published in the Schedule of Classes. This course is repeatable for credit with different topic. Students may complete a maximum of 12 credits.

Grading: Graded
Course ID: 50093
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Lit And Colonization, Joan Of Arc, Adv Top In Lit & Culture, Women, Men & War, Online Voice & Community