After reading Wysocki*(Google Drive folder) and watching this super short video summary of McLuhan’s text, please write in response to the following:
Based on your reading across these two texts, how would you define medium? Be sure to reference the specific passages of Wysocki's text and/or segments of the video that have helped you to arrive at this conclusion. What connections does McLuhan make between medium and content? between medium and technology? Again, quote the passages that heave helped you develop this understanding. What does Wysocki contribute to your understanding of medium?
Finally, try connecting medium to each of these key terms: genre, audience, knowledge, and purpose. Describe how each of these key concepts connects to one another, and then consider how this understanding will help you as you begin to compose your assignment three.
*You should closely read p 123-137 of Wysocki’s text, and you can skim the rest. Remember to bring in 5-8 examples of the genre you are planning to make for project three (e.g., if you are making a brochure, bring 5-8 brochures to class; if you are making a newsletter, bring 5-8 newsletters). These can be print or digital; just make sure you can access the examples during class.
I would agree with the definition from class, in the way that medium is a way someone transports information.
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