Lecture1 2012

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Slides for first day, EGR 201, Spring 2012

Transcript of Lecture1 2012

Literature, Technology, CultureProf. J.C.M. Eldred

Chellgren Professor English & Engineering

Ms. Emily Dotson, MA, ABD

Assist. Director, eStudio

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About the course

A compact

Preparation for next class

A modest compact

We’ll work together on meaningful projects.

We’ll respect your time, & you’ll respect ours.

We should all take away something beyond 3 credits.

TransitionSome concepts. . .

Reduce Noise.

A Form LetterDear Eileen:

We greatly appreciate your interest in applying for the position of Project Manager,#1829 with Western Union, LLC.

However at this time we have decided to pursue other candidates who more closely match our needs.Please continue to visit our website, www.westernunion.com, to learn more about opportunities that may interest you. We will contact you should your talents and abilities match a future opening.

We appreciate your initiative in seeking career opportunities with us and wish you the best in achieving your goals.

Sincerely,Talent Acquisition TeamWestern Union, LLCDo not reply, this email will not reach Western Union Human Resources.

A Ticket to Success“Thinking outside the form

letter”

Instead of grabbing for the easy box to shove your

bees into. . .

Think OUTSIDE the hive.

(yea, this is also called “creativity”)

TransitionHousekeeping, nuts and bolts, choose your cliché . . .

Format of Course

Next Steps

Class meets again NEXT TUESDAY or NEXT WEDNESDAY, depending on your section.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, we meet in the eStudio. Wednesdays we meet in this room.

YOU HAVE ASSIGNMENTS IN THE INTERIM

Next Steps

Class meets again NEXT TUESDAY or NEXT WEDNESDAY, depending on your section.

On Wednesdays, we meet

HERE!

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Preparation

ASAPPrint syllabus & calendar. Bring to each class & eStudio lab.

For Tuesday or Thursday eStudio labBring your laptop, if you prefer to use it.

Have a digital version of a profile picture OR be prepared to have your picture taken.

Find a Shakespeare sonnet you like, but not #130 or #18.

For Wednesday’s classSwitch your electronics off or leave them at home.

Complete your online grammar.

Do background research on Shakespeare & the sonnets.

Literature, Technology, CultureProf. J.C.M. Eldred

Chellgren Professor English & Engineering

Ms. Emily Dotson, MA, ABD

Assist. Director, eStudio