Rhetoric, Communications, and Why Videogames?

Schedule for Today:

QUIZ: Look over the syllabus and the Plagiarism sheet. Sign and turn in.

1. Look over Full Syllabus and Overall Direction of the Class

2. History of Rhetoric and Communication
- Technology - Technos (art/skill) -ology (discourse/expression/one who deals with...)
- 3 stages of communication (orality, writing secondary orality)
- Rhetorical Triangle: http://www.exec-comms.com/Pictures/Blog/ethos_logos_pathos.bmp

3. Break into Groups and look over the Zombie Survival Guide Passage-
- What is Effective? What makes it sound official?
- What isn't Effective? What makes it sound unofficial?

Homework:- Create an e-mail with your name and your class color- Read over the syllabus and plagiarism worksheet and sign for class- Read First Chapter of Dynamic Arguments and be prepared for Quiz on Tuesday.