Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Is Traditional Writing Still Relevant?

Many of the readings and discussions we've done in class have centered around the idea that changing technology calls for a shift towards a more multi-modal English education to prepare students for the expectations of the modern day writing industry and allow them to express themselves effectively with the tools we have at our disposal. Along these lines, other research I've done in previous classes has suggested that an intense focus on traditional grammar in the English classroom (and by extent, a focus on traditional/standard writing) can be stifling and limiting to students as well.

So my research question is as follows: Is there still a place for traditional, alphabetic writing and writing education in today's world? Or is the technology revolution going to make it completely irrelevant?

In the following video, popular satirical singer Weird Al certainly advocates for the continuing necessity of promoting standard English and traditional grammar.



However, many others disagree. The following image could imply that traditional writing, literature, books, etc. could follow the fates of the VHS, analog TV and print newspapers.


So what I want to answer, with my research, is if we still have a place in society for traditional writing (like Weird Al believes), or if this type of writing is doomed.


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