OBSERVE:
The fifth group’s presentation on Chapter 8 was about critical theory in the new digital writing space. The Prezi was composed of a simple black text on a white background and only one black and white picture. We learned that forms electronic writing is underdeveloped on purpose, with the intention of using the user’s preferences to “fill in the blanks.” It is also established that this new “Web site” mindset lends itself more towards the casual and unauthoritative, whereas print media is more regulated and authoritative. Also covered was semiotics, the study of signs, and the fact that the “canon” often found in old literature, may be out the door in this new age.
INFER:
I think the main point of this presentation is that with new formats, the way we look back on materials will change drastically. In the print era, we saw certain works cited as being “in the canon,” or pieces of literature that were considered important or historically significant. Now, with so many options and with so much being written every day, there may not be room for literary “standards” anymore.
QUESTION:
Do you think the fact that a “canon” may not exist in the future is a bad thing?
Do you think electronic writing grants the author too much liberty with what he or she is creating?
Should there be a single form to writing or should authors be allowed to fully express their creativity?
What are the positive aspects of a non-canonical literary world?
Can the “canon” and electronic media coexist?
What do you think Bolter means by “The text is not complete until it is experienced by the reader”?
Question 3
ReplyDeleteI don't think that there should be a single form of writing, people express themselves differently and the writer should be able to choose how they would like to do so.