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As a course that earns a third Hub unit in Oral\/Signed Communication<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

Planning a new WR 151 course? Be sure you consult the current syllabus template.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

WR 151-Specific Principles<\/h3>
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:<\/p>\n