Tag Archives: Commentary 1

Blog Post #1 – Stanford Forum

Posted on September 11, 2014 by jjstacey

I found the Cambridge forum radio program quite interesting. I listened to it in the evening and found myself thinking about it persistently throughout the next day.  I even surreptitiously brought up the juicier tidbits, like Edison’s use of the word … Continue reading →

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The Library of Alexandria

Posted on September 29, 2013 by troymoore

As a librarian, I am continuously forced to go through a process known as weeding. Old books, which are outdated (encyclopaedias have a lifespan of five years), are removed from shelves due to space issues. That space used to be … Continue reading →

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Commentary on the Psychodynamics of Orality Chap. 3

Posted on September 29, 2013 by ween28

In the introduction to Walter Ong’s text on “Orality and Literacy” (1982) he indicates to the reader that hindsight is twenty-twenty when deconstructing history. The author explores the idea that we, as a culture, had no understanding of how orality … Continue reading →

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Commentary 1 – Orality and Literacy – Lisa Nevoral

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Lisa Nevoral

Introduction Walter Ong’s Orality and Literacy brings forward a compelling argument how writing has played a large role in shaping human consciousness (1982).  He writes in a “matter of fact” and authoritative manner, which makes the reader feel that what … Continue reading →

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