1. Using WebX (WebCrossing software)

You will need a broswer, like Netscape. The URL fof WebX is <http://www.modcult.brown.edu/webx>. To get through you will need a password. I will assign each of you the password <text1RS> for the first week of the course. After we get your picture entered, I will ask you to individualize your password. Meanwhile, the name used for you will be the one you give me on the course contract.

On WebX, our course materials will all be contained within the folder <Textuality1>. When you open that folder you will find "discussions" to match each writing assignment. Post your responses there. they can either be typed in directly, or pasted from your word processor via your browser. Beware of tricky typing features (like smart quotes) that may not come through correctly. Please edit your posts to make them as readable as possible.

2. Using email

You can always reach me via email at <Robert_Scholes@brown edu>. Certain assignments are specified as attachments to email. When you send me such an assignment, please indicate in the letter (not the attachment) what platform you are using (Mac, Windows, etc.) and what word processor (Word 5.1a, Word Perfect, etc.) you composed the text in. I can translate almost anything, but sometimes it helps to know where the original is coming from.

3. Comments on WebX

In addition to your required posts, I expect you to comment frequently on the issues under discussion and the work of others and yourself. You should feel free to disagree with anybody (in a civilized manner), but the main goal of discussion should be enlightenment and entertainment. Be at your best online, please.

4. Reading/Preparing

The reading assignments are not long. The page numbers given for each class on the schedule should be read before class. You should be ready to discuss any questions indicated by "Prep." When the schedule says, "Prep all," you should prepare the full text and any questions within that part of the text. You should also read the class postings to WebX regularly and comment on what you find there at least twice a week.

5. Groups

As we get organized, I plan to divide the class into sub-groups, for certain assignments. The schedule will be modified accordingly. The groups will share certain projects and assignments among their members.