Reprogrammable Rhetoric: Critical Making Theories and Methods in Rhetoric and Composition

Reprogrammable Rhetoric provides a theoretical and practical "how-to" approach to critical making, exploring new inroads for rhetoric and composition scholars. It offers nuanced theoretical perspectives on material and cultural rhetorics alongside practical tutorials for students, researchers, and teachers to explore critical making across traditional and underexplored areas. All contributed codes and scripts are available on the companion website.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Reprogrammable Rhetoric presents a groundbreaking exploration for rhetoric and composition scholars, both past and present. It goes beyond the traditional discussions of inclusion and justifications for scholarly legitimacy, delving into the practical aspects of critical making. This volume offers a comprehensive theoretical framework alongside hands-on tutorials, empowering readers to utilize reprogrammable circuits in their own creative endeavors.

Chapters in this collection serve as critical illustrations and practical guides, demonstrating the application of reprogrammable circuits across various domains, including wearable sensors, Arduinos, Twitter bots, multimodal pedagogy, Raspberry Pis, and paper circuitry. Additionally, it explores underexplored areas such as play, gaming, text mining, bots, and electronic monuments, broadening the scope of critical making.

Designed for upper-division undergraduate and graduate classrooms, these tutorials are accessible to both novice and expert critical makers. To facilitate learning, all contributed codes and scripts are readily available on Utah State University Press's companion website, encouraging downloading, cloning, and repurposing.

Contributors to this volume include renowned scholars in rhetoric and composition, each bringing their unique perspectives and expertise. Their contributions span a wide range of disciplines, ensuring a diverse and interdisciplinary approach to critical making.

Reprogrammable Rhetoric is a transformative resource that opens up new avenues for scholars to engage with technology, culture, and creativity. It encourages readers to think critically about the possibilities of reprogrammable circuits and their impact on rhetoric and composition. By providing a comprehensive theoretical framework and practical tutorials, this volume empowers scholars to explore the boundaries of critical making and push the boundaries of what is possible in the field.

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 229 x 153 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646422579