| Section | Semester | Instructor | Time | Location | Course Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Spring 2009 |
Ecke, Jeremy S |
TTh 9:30-11 | 225 Wheeler |
Reading and Composition |
George Orwell's 1984 envisions a world where language, thought, and information are controlled by the ruling Party. Reading 1984 as a primer of media and information control, we will examine the challenges that mass media and the internet present in the so-called information age. We will examine the democratization of information, the credibility of sources, issues of access, and the problems that arise when journalists, researchers, and students limit their information to that which is "googleable."
Your research project will span the semester. You will propose a set of related research topics, compose a research prospectus, and compile bibliographies. You will be required to attend office hours, prior to the submission of your prospectus, following the submission of your bibliography, and during one of your essay revisions. Your research will culminate in a final expository essay of 7-10 pages, and you will revise your essay twice. A strong emphasis will be placed on feedback and self-evaluation.