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Engaged enquiry in WRIT2002 : Advanced Writing and Rhetoric. Writing Hub. WRIT2002: Advanced Writing and Rhetoric. Frances Di Lauro. Context:. Senior, 6 credit point, Writing Hub unit Elective (no major) Size of Cohort: 62 students Blended delivery Live “flipped” lectures
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Engaged enquiry in WRIT2002: Advanced Writing and Rhetoric Writing Hub WRIT2002: Advanced Writing and Rhetoric Frances Di Lauro
Context: • Senior, 6 credit point, Writing Hub unit • Elective (no major) • Size of Cohort: 62 students • Blended delivery • Live • “flipped” lectures • 2 traditional lectues • seminars • live excursion • Online • 2 online lecture • Assignment submission, marking and assignment return
Learning Spaces: • PNR Learning Studio 311 (flipped or reverse lectures) • Flat Room • 72 seats • 18 pods, each with a computer and a large monitor • PNR Learning Studio 316 (seminars and tutorials) • Flat Room • 30 seats • 15 desktop computers on spider arms • Outdoor field trip
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In In The above image is from the following webpage: www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/438656/20130223/banksy-slave-labour-auction-street-art-wood.htm
Background given to students: “Several weeks ago, the mural disappeared from the wall. A photograph of the piece later appeared on the cover a catalogue advertising items for auction at a US auction house.” Students were instructed to watch a news clip: www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/video/2013/feb/24/banksy-mural-miami-auction-video
Week 1 • Individual: • preliminary research • other perspectives • questions • brainstorm • create a thread on discussion board
For example: • A student of history might develop questions about the contribution of street art to public and social records. • A psychology student might consider the effects of such an event on the morale of the local community. • A law student might explore the legitimacy of the removal of the art and about who is entitled to sell it.
Week 2 • Collaborative: • view basic article • further research • record findings and references in group journals
Week 3 • Collaborative: • complete Wikipedia editing training module and create account • compare group research results with original article • add new research to a class wiki
Week 4 • Collaborative: • follow instructions highlighted in yellow on class wiki • edit and proofread the work highlighted in purple • integrate with existing article on Wikipedia
WRIT2002: Advanced Writing and Rhetoric Objectives: • evaluate the effectiveness of this text • assess the rhetorical situation and apply to debate current issues • analyse the rhetorical strategies in the text • seek connections between arguments and contexts
WRIT2002: Advanced Writing and Rhetoric Outcomes: • plan for and meet goals and deadlines, both independently and as a team member; • demonstrate skills in research and analysis to link information in an original way • apply the concepts of rhetorical reasoning in evaluating discussions on current issues and defend an ethical and logical argument effectively in various mediums
WRIT2002: Advanced Writing and Rhetoric Student Comments: • “It developed my ability to use different mediums of texts and technology and helped me to evaluate and integrate different styles of learning.” • “The technology and activities allowed great group work, which made the learning activities enjoyable.” • “Most lectures consisted of group work and peer evaluation. I’m now a lot more confident as a student in group work settings.” • “The level of interaction and the group-focused learning structure me make some friends from my course for the first time!”
WRIT2002: Advanced Writing and Rhetoric Acknowledgements: Thank you to Susan Atkinson and Roman Tantangelo, of Sydney eLearning, for your invaluable guidance and support.
