WR 151
As a course that earns a third Hub unit in Oral/Signed Communication, beyond Hub units for (1) Writing, Research, & Inquiry and (2) Research & Information Literacy, WR 151 will also give you an opportunity to analyze and practice oral/signed expression in order to communicate your research to academic and non-academic audiences. You will learn to infuse your writing with the urgency of oral exchange and to develop an oral style that reflects the rigor and precision of your writing. Through these experiences, you will gain practice in and a better understanding of the ways that different forms of information are produced, disseminated, and used today.
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WR 151-Specific Principles
The focus of WR 151 on oral/signed expression aims explicitly at making the resources of writing available to speech/signing and vice versa; you will learn to infuse your writing with the liveliness and urgency of oral exchange and to develop an oral style commensurate with the thoughtfulness of their reading and writing. You will receive instruction in and demonstrate proficiency in each the following five areas:
- Elocution: Students will demonstrate the skills needed to communicate effectively in a range of contexts. These skills include pacing, volume, enunciation, eye contact, and a varied vocal and gestural delivery.
- Extemporaneity: Students will be able to speak or sign well in unscripted situations. An ability to improvise is essential in situations where you cannot anticipate a question or topic, such as job interviews and oral defenses. Similarly, students must be able to engage in sound debate, ask follow-up questions, and entertain opposing views without the advantage of lengthy reflection or editing.
- Leadership/Authority: Students will share the expertise they have gained from their research projects in a variety of ways throughout the semester, including an assignment wherein each student must lead a portion of class time on their own.
- Retrieval: Students will accurately summarize or quote material without notes. This might mean answering a teacher’s questions, performing a recitation, or delivering a declamation.
- Metacognition: Students will regularly reflect on and evaluate their peers’ and their own performance on oral and signed tasks.
WR 151-Specific Resources
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