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All course information, resources, and materials can be found on the course website.
All assignments and peer reviews will be submitted and graded in Blackboard.
Note: This syllabus is subject to change if deemed necessary.
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Instructor: Michelle Cowan
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Wed. after class and by appointment
Office location: English 456 (fourth floor) and our Zoom room
Course website: https://bit.ly/ttuwebclass
Class time D01: W 10:00 AM-12:50 PM
Zoom Meeting Link: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/99423576079?pwd=KzVYU1ZSNC9QQWJhbEJ2RUZEYUI4QT09
Zoom Meeting ID: 994 2357 6079
Zoom Meeting Password: 858998
ENGL 3368 provides an overview of the practical and theoretical aspects of designing effective online communication and websites. Specifically, our work will focus on planning, prototyping, content development, site structure, navigation, visual design, interface design, usability, and accessibility. The course will cover practical skills using prototyping tools and, primarily, WordPress to help you gain experience as digital content managers. Assignments will focus on the multi-stage, iterative process of developing online content using a variety of tools and methods. The course will also address theoretical issues in online publishing, content management, and technology.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
I will respond to emails with 48 hours. Emails received Friday evening through Sunday and student holidays will be answered on the next working business day. If you do not hear back from me in 48 hours, resend your email or talk to me before or after class, in case your email was accidentally lost or redirected to my spam folder. In your emails: