52-2802LDM Writing for the World Wide Web: A New Media Travel Writing Workshop

Students will learn how to create and administer a compelling media-rich blog by documenting their travel to and residence in Italy. Class time will be devoted to: 1) reviewing old and new media travel writing; 2) considering the practical and theoretical concerns of new media (authorship, materiality of discourse, visual design, etc.); 3) acquiring blog-specific media management skills; and 4) workshopping their own and evolving peer blogs. Out-of-class time will be devoted to the cultural, political, gastronomic, athletic, or similar endeavors and imaginings necessary to create a worthwhile blog.

3 Credits
WI GA
Requisites WRII