Technical Communication Quarterly Jul 2020

Examining Methectic Technical Communication in an Urban Planning Comic Book

Fernando Sánchez

Abstract

Technical communication research has relied heavily on participatory, user-focused strategies as well as “participative”, posthuman frameworks. Both research methodologies have various strengths, yet also have been critiqued for underplaying the role of human and non-human agency (respectively) in rhetorical situations. Through an analysis of an urban planning comic book, I suggest that turning to the Greek concept of methexis – or “participation” – may help technical communication researchers bridge posthuman and user-centered investigative approaches.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
2020-07-02
DOI
10.1080/10572252.2020.1768289
Open Access
Closed
Topics
technical communication

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