{"id":12,"date":"2014-01-14T22:50:39","date_gmt":"2014-01-15T03:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.briancroxall.net\/s14dh\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2014-03-22T15:55:08","modified_gmt":"2014-03-22T19:55:08","slug":"course-details","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.briancroxall.net\/s14dh\/course-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Details"},"content":{"rendered":"

Syllabus<\/h2>\n

You can download the syllabus as a PDF<\/a>\u00a0as it was on the first day of class. But it’s worth noting that the authoritative version of the schedule<\/a> and syllabus is this website.<\/p>\n

Texts<\/span><\/h2>\n

The required<\/b> texts for this course are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"md\"<\/a><\/td>\n\"tww\"<\/a><\/td>\n\"hol\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

There is one recommended<\/b> text for this course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"css\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

You are welcome to purchase these books from the Emory Bookstore; I\u2019ve also provided links if you prefer to buy them on Amazon<\/a>. Please make sure that you buy the editions listed here, so we\u2019ll all be on the same page\u2014literally and metaphorically. You\u2019re welcome to read these texts as ebooks, on whatever device you\u2019d like. Just make sure you get the same edition as listed here. Whatever you do, be sure that you have your copy of the text by the assigned dates.<\/p>\n

Finally, there are a number of texts that are only available from Reserves Direct<\/a> or online. You must<\/i> bring a copy of these texts to class with you on the day that we will discuss them, whether it is a hard copy or a copy on a portable device like a laptop or tablet<\/b>.<\/p>\n

My Course Policies<\/h2>\n

Communication<\/h3>\n

The best time to get in touch with me is during my office hours. I consider this your<\/i> time, and I encourage you to make use of it. Please don\u2019t think of meeting with me as something to do only as a last resort but rather as an important and integral part of your learning.<\/p>\n

During the Spring 2014 semester my office hours are from 4:00-5:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday. I\u2019m also happy to make appointments at other times\u2014just\u00a0email me\u00a0with at least three possible meeting times<\/a>. I can schedule in-person or virtual meetings.<\/p>\n

The next best way to get in touch with me is by\u00a0sending me an email<\/a>. When you write to me: consider your tone and your audience. An email to your professor shouldn\u2019t read the same as your emails to friends. For help, see this\u00a0guide to emailing your professors<\/a>. I will do my best to respond to any email within 48 hours, but know that I try to take an email hiatus on the weekend. Often I will respond more quickly, but you should not send me an urgent email, for example, the night before an assignment is due.<\/p>\n

Participation and Attendance<\/h3>\n

Our class relies on your active, collaborative, and engaged participation in activities and discussions. You should come to every class having read, annotated, and thought about the assignments carefully and be ready to discuss them with your colleagues. Your thoughts and questions will provide the starting point for many of our discussions. Your active participation will be consequently factored into your final grade for the course.<\/b> If you\u2019re reluctant to speak up, please talk to me and we\u2019ll figure out a way for you to participate.<\/p>\n

Participating in class of course requires that you be present. In short: you may miss three<\/b> class sessions without penalty. Each additional absence beyond these three will lower your final grade in the course. If you must miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining the relevant notes and information from your classmates.<\/p>\n

\u201cAttendance\u201d of course means more than your body being in a seat. You must also be mentally present, which means you must do the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. Be awake and attentive to the conversation of the day;<\/li>\n
  2. Prepare assigned texts before class begins;<\/li>\n
  3. Bring your assigned texts to class. If we\u2019re reading online articles, you should either bring a device on which to read them or print them and bring that hard copy;<\/li>\n
  4. Bring your assigned texts to class!<\/b><\/li>\n
  5. and, finally,\u00a0bring your assigned texts to class!!!!!! I mean it. Seriously.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you don\u2019t meet these requirements, I will consider you mentally absent, even if you\u2019re present. Please note that I make no distinction between \u201cexcused\u201d from \u201cunexcused\u201d absences, so use your absences wisely (or not at all!).<\/p>\n

    Assignments<\/h3>\n

    Unless otherwise specified, assignments<\/a> are due at the beginning of class.<\/b> If you will miss class the day an assignment is due it is still your responsibility to it in before<\/b> class. Late work will not be accepted<\/b>, except at my discretion and with a significant grading penalty.<\/p>\n

    Late Instructor<\/h3>\n

    In the unlikely event that I am late to class, you may feel free to leave 10 minutes after the scheduled start of the class. Don\u2019t count on this happening, though.<\/p>\n

    Digital Etiquette<\/h2>\n

    Phones<\/h3>\n

    This should go without saying, but let\u2019s say it anyway: you should turn off your cellphone and\/or other devices (iPods, etc) before you enter the classroom. If your phone rings once during class this semester, we\u2019ll all laugh and I\u2019ll ask you to turn it off. If your phone rings again during class this semester, I\u2019ll ask you to leave and will count you as absent. Though it may seem unthinkable, your friends and family may actually survive three hours each week without direct updates as to your whereabouts and doings. They probably won\u2019t call the police to report you missing. If they do, it\u2019s on me.<\/p>\n

    FYI: You\u2019re not as sneaky texting under the table as you think you are.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

    Laptops<\/h3>\n

    You may use a laptop to take notes during this class. Indeed, having a computer on hand will often be an asset in a course like this one, which will make use of web resources frequently. However, in-class laptops also present temptations that many students find irresistible. You may not use a laptop during class to follow a game, text (see the phones policy above), check your friends\u2019 Tumblrs, play DOTA 2, Pin things, or post on Reddit. Such activities not only distract you\u2014meaning you will be less able to participate meaningfully in the class\u2019 conversation\u2014they also distract anyone around or behind you. If you choose to virtually exit the class, I will ask you to physically leave as well and this will count as an absence. If you often seem distracted by what\u2019s on your screen, I reserve the right to ask you to put your laptop away, perhaps for the duration of the semester.<\/p>\n

    Periodically I will ask you all to put \u201clids down.\u201d This means I want everyone\u2014myself included\u2014to put away screens in order to focus our attention on another aspect of class.<\/p>\n

    Technical Snafus<\/h3>\n

    This course relies heavily on access to computers, specific software, and the Internet.\u00a0At some point during the semester you WILL have a problem with technology: your laptop will crash, a file will become corrupted, a server somewhere will go down, a piece of software will not act as you expect it to, your printer will run out of ink, you\u2019ll lose a password, or something else will occur. These are facts of twenty-first-century life, not emergencies.<\/p>\n

    To succeed in college and in your career you should develop work habits that take such snafus into account. Start assignments early and save often. Always keep a backup copy of your work<\/a>\u00a0saved somewhere secure (preferably offsite). It is\u00a0entirely your responsibility<\/em> to take the proper steps to ensure your work will not be lost irretrievably; if one device or service isn\u2019t working, find another that does.\u00a0I will not grant you an extension based on problems you may be having with technological devices or the Internet services you happen to use.<\/p>\n

    Acknowledgments<\/h3>\n

    Despite what you might think, professors don\u2019t know everything. This course and syllabus are the product of my talking with colleagues and looking at their syllabis. You can read about the history of this class at http:\/\/www.briancroxall.net\/2011\/08\/29\/introduction-to-digital-humanities\/<\/a>. My revisions this time around owe special thanks to Ryan Cordell<\/a>, Miriam Posner<\/a>, David Mimno<\/a>, Ted Underwood<\/a>, Stewart Varner<\/a>, and basically all of Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Emory Boilerplate<\/h2>\n

    Academic Integrity<\/h3>\n

    For over half a century, academic integrity has been maintained on the Emory Campus through the student initiated and regulated Honor Code.\u00a0 Every student who applies to and is accepted by Emory College, as a condition of acceptance, agrees to abide by the provisions of the Honor Code so long as he or she remains a student at Emory College. By his or her continued attendance at Emory College, a student reaffirms his or her pledge to adhere to the provisions of the Honor Code.\u00a0 Plagiarism is a serious offense and will be treated as such by both the University and myself. While we will be using other people\u2019s work in our research papers, there is a fundamental difference between drawing on those sources and documenting them appropriately, and representing them as your own.\u00a0 The Honor Code is also detailed at\u00a0http:\/\/www.college.emory.edu\/current\/standards\/honor_code.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Students with Disabilities<\/h3>\n

    Any student who, because of a disability or any other circumstance, may require special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should let\u00a0the professor know\u00a0and should register with the Office of Disability Services:\u00a0http:\/\/www.ods.emory.edu\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Counseling Services<\/h3>\n

    Free and confidential counseling services are available from the Emory Counseling Center<\/a>. You can reach them at 404-727-7450.<\/p>\n

    Writing Center<\/h3>\n

    The Emory Writing Center offers 45-minute individual conferences to Emory College and Laney Graduate School students. Our discussion- and workshop-based approach enables writers of all levels to see their writing with fresh eyes and to practice a variety of strategies for writing, revising, and editing. The EWC can work with you on any project\u2014from traditional papers to lab reports to websites\u2014at any stage in your composing process. EWC tutors can talk with you about your purpose, organization, audience, design choices, or use of sources. They can also work with you on sentence-level concerns (including grammar and word choice), but they won\u2019t proofread for you. Instead, they\u2019ll discuss strategies and resources you can use to become a better editor of your own work.<\/p>\n

    The EWC is located in Callaway N-212. We encourage writers to schedule appointments in advance as we can take walk-ins on a limited basis only. We require<\/b> hard copies of traditional paper drafts and encourage you to bring a laptop if you’re working on a digital or multi-modal text. Please bring a copy of your assignment instructions, too. In addition to our regular conferences in Callaway, we host Studio Hours every Tuesday from 7-9 pm in Woodruff Library 214. Studio Hours provide a supportive, focused workspace and are open to all students. EWC tutors circulate to encourage writers, provide resources, and address questions. For more information about the EWC, or to make an appointment, visit writingcenter.emory.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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