Traditions of Eloquence: The Jesuits and Modern Rhetorical Studies
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Part I: “Is There a Voice in This Class?” Part I: “Is There a Voice in This Class?”
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The Problem of Voice: Let’s Not Look into It—Let’s Listen Instead The Problem of Voice: Let’s Not Look into It—Let’s Listen Instead
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Composing as Performance / Producing What We Compose—Some Lessons from Jesuit Educational Traditions for a Contemporary Pedagogy Composing as Performance / Producing What We Compose—Some Lessons from Jesuit Educational Traditions for a Contemporary Pedagogy
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What We Talk about When We Talk about Voice: Reintegrating the Oral in the Current Writing Classroom
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Published:15 December 2015
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Abstract
This chapter examines the diminishing presence of oral discourse in contemporary writing classrooms, particularly in the context of students' increasing immersion in digital media. It reflects how constant connectivity alters students' relationships with language, often substituting genuine spoken interactions with fragmented, mediated exchanges that weaken their rhythmic sensitivity to language. The chapter argues that voice—deeply tied to sound, presence, and embodiment—is fundamental to both writing and rhetorical pedagogy and must be consciously cultivated. Drawing on Jesuit educational traditions that emphasize oral performance and rhetorical training, the chapter proposes re-integrating voice through direct and mediated performances, such as classroom readings and multimedia projects. Finally, the chapter calls for a balanced pedagogy that embraces new media while reasserting the transformative power of spoken language in cultivating voice.
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