ClassInfo - Spring 2018 Writing Studies Classes

Spring 2018 | WRIT 5052 Section 001: Graduate Research Presentations and Conference Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English (50520)

Instructor(s): Sheryl Holt
Class Component:: Lecture
Credits:: 3 Credits
Grading Basis:: Student Option
Instructor Consent:: No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:: In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:: Regular Academic Session

01/16/2018 - 05/04/2018

Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PM

UMTC, East Bank

Lind Hall 302
Enrollment Status:: Open (10 of 20 seats filled)

Course Catalog Description:: Practice in writing/presenting graduate-level research for conferences or professional seminars. Delivery of professional academic presentations to U.S. audiences. Conference abstract, paper, and poster presentation. Communication in research process. Students select topics from their own research/studies. Format, style, transitions, topic narrowing, non-verbal presentation skills. prereq: [Grad student, non-native speaker of English] or instr consent
Class Description:: Writ 5052 helps you learn and practice strategies and specific skills for effective delivery of professional, graduate-level presentations to a U.S. audience. The course systematically and sequentially exposes you to the major principles and features of American professional presentations and provides ample opportunities to practice the language and content to most effectively deliver a dynamic presentation. This course uses an action-learning approach with a heavy emphasis on self-assessment and skill building through video demonstrations, videotaping, and coaching. Individual instruction and feedback will be given on videotaped (DVD) presentations and audio taped pronunciation exercises, as needed. Regular attendance, oral participation in classroom presentations and activities, written self-feedback and correction, and informal, impromptu presentations are expected. In addition, some exercises will be assigned for individual practice for accent reduction, as needed. Students select their own field-specific topics for the presentations according to their areas of research or interests. Presentation practice may include skills for persuasive, topic-based, and research-based presentations. Limited discussion will also include writing abstracts for conferences and other writing related to professional presentations. Pronunciation activities and delivery strategies will be specific to non-native speakers of English including cultural analysis, audience awareness, cultural based delivery techniques, enunciation, stress and rhythm, pacing, volume, and non-verbal communication (eye contact, gestures, facial expressions).
Grading:: 10% Written Homework
60% In-class Presentations
30% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Percentages may vary slightly by section.
Class Format:: 35% Lecture
35% Discussion
65% Instructor-directed work on presentation activities and assignments including in-class presentations.
Workload:: 5 Presentation(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 outside observations of other presenters, self-assessment activities
Textbooks:: https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/50520/1183
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:: 1 November 2007

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