"A paradigm shift . . . has begun to take place
[and a]lmost all parties to this paradigm shift, which marks a revolution
in human thought, see electronic writing as a direct response to
the strengths and weaknesses of the printed book," George Landow,
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1103: HyperMedia In this course students will be introduced to the history behind and the theories that underlie networked communication and hypertextual practice. The course will be sub-divided into three areas of study: history of the book, rhetoric, and hypermedia.
Grading and Requirements Office Hours: M & W, 1:30 - 2:30 |
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"A paradigm shift . . . has begun to take place
[and a]lmost all parties to this paradigm shift, which marks a revolution
in human thought, see electronic writing as a direct response to
the strengths and weaknesses of the printed book," George Landow,
Hypertext. |
According to the W3Consortium,
"HyperMedia
is a term used for hypertext
which is not constrained to be text: it can include graphics, video
and sound , for example." |