Third Web Writing Assignment

Due Tuesday, 10/23 (1000-2000 words):

"What are we thinking about when we think about computers?" (Turkle 47). Pick one specific text, character, representation, TV commercial, print advertisement, film, TV show, software, game, or other cultural artifact dealing with computers and analyze and explore the ideas it conveys about computers and our relationship to computers. Compare and contrast those representations with one of the science fiction portrayals we have discussed in class: 2001, Blade Runner, Neuromancer, or The Matrix. Making substantial use of Sherry Turkle's Life on the Screen, explore how these portrayals might affect the way we think about and interact with computers, with each other, and even with ourselves. Please use MLA bibliographic style for any works cited.

Post your paper as a Web page (or pages). Think carefully about how to best articulate the thesis and themes of your paper as a Web page (or pages) through your use of appropriate links, graphics, etc. You will be graded on both your writing and Web design. When you are finished, post a link to your paper on your blog.

Please also bring a printed copy of your paper to hand in to me in class, or put a copy in my box.