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The Civic Engagement Newsletter

tdomf_26a6d — Wed, 26 May 2004 00:00:00 +0000

Students who enroll in Allegheny s introductory Technical/Professional writing course confront the challenges of writing for a publication by creating one: The Civic Engagement Newsletter. Published every semester by Fahrner Fellows working with Civic Engagement Council (CEC) programs, the newsletter highlights college – community collaborations that demonstrate best practices in public scholarship, applied liberal arts learning, civic and political engagement, and community service. The newsletter is distributed on campus in the surrounding community and to a national and international network.

For more information go to: http://civicengagement.allegheny.edu/newsletter.php

Contact: Amara Geffen, 814-332-3379, ageffen {at} allegheny(.)edu

http://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/a/ageffen/MainPage2.html

Reading Aloud to Young Children – Using Voice and Diction

tdomf_26a6d — Thu, 04 Dec 2003 00:00:00 +0000

At Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, members of the C104, Voice and Diction class have the opportunity to read age-appropriate children’s literature to the classes of the 3-6 yr. olds at the IUPUI Center for Young Children (the campus child-care center and kindergarten.) Students read stories aloud to different age groups and it is required that students use their newly-acquired skills in articulation and vocal variety to bring the stories to life. Students read 3 different stories at 3 different times and are evaluated by teachers and informally by their young listeners. Reflection papers are required from the students after each reading session, as well as a final oral presentation about what they learned.

For further information on project requirements, contact Jennifer Cochrane: cochrane {at} iupui(.)edu.

Principles of Speech/Honors course: presenting persuasive speeches to various civic organizations

tdomf_26a6d — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

This fall in Principles of Speech/Honors at Hutchinson Community College, students are presenting persuasive speeches to various civic organizations in the county, scheduled by the director of Big Brothers & Big Sisters, to persuade the audience to either contribute financially to the organization or to become a Big Brother or Big Sister. Kathy Mendenhall, Speech Instructor, has guided the students in incorporating the skills of audience analysis, organization, research, and delivery. The students videotaped their presentations to use for reflection on the activity. The public speeches have given the students practical experience and knowledge beyond the classroom setting.