| 9a. Catalog Description: |
| Study of literature through oral performance that includes development of skills in the analysis and interpretation of prose, poetry, and dramatic literature. Emphasis on vocal and physical techniques to orally communicate understanding of the literature performed. |
| 9b. Other Catalog information: |
| None |
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| 10. Student Performance Objectives: |
As a result of successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
1. Identify and describe in general terms historical functions and trends of oral interpretation.
2. Recognize the relationship of the experiences of literature to personal experience and use this knowledge when selecting literature for performance.
3. Demonstrate understanding of, and experience with the literature through effective vocal and physical performance skills.
4. Identify the reasons for "stage fright" and develop effective methods for managing nervousness.
5. Demonstrate the use of introduction and transition when preparing literature for performance.
6. Select and develop a program reading around a central theme.
7. Critically evaluate oral interpretation performances in and out of the class and provide specific, supportive feedback.
8. Compare and contrast oral interpretation with acting and reading out loud.
9. Apply methods of analysis appropriate to each literary genre (prose, poetry, drama).
10. Identify the main literary concepts/elements in each literary genre and describe its role in preparing for oral performance. |
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| 11. Methods of Evaluating Student Achievement: |
1. Minimum of one oral presentation of each literary genre and one duo\group performance.
2. Written analysis, based on specified method of analysis of literature used in each oral presentation.
3. Written critique(s) of performances heard inside and/or outside of class.
4. Minimum of two (2) written exams using both objective and subjective (essay) type questions.
5. Regular attendance, participation in classroom discussions and activities, and timely completion of assignments. |
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| 12. Student Assignments (Homework): |
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| a. Required Reading Assignments: |
30-50 pages per week from college-level textbook.
20-30 pages per week from various selections of literature |
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| b. Required Writing Assignments: |
1. Written analysis of selections of literature performed in class
2. Written evaluations of observed performances |
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| c. Other (Terms projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) |
| None |
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| 13. Course Content Outline: |
I. Introduction to Oral Interpretation
A. What it is/isn't
B. Values of oral interpretation
C. Historical overview
D. Relationship of reader/literature/audience
II. Appreciation of Literature
A. Elements of "good" literature
B. Types of literature
C. How to select for performance
III. Tools of Performance
A. Voice
1. Rate, emphasis, pause
2. Clarity, diction
3. Projection, loudness
4. Quality, pitch, tone
B. Body
1. Facial expressions
2. Posture
3. Gestures
C. Manuscript
IV. Techniques of Performance
A. Focus-open, closed, split, etc.
B. Eye contact
C. Uses of manuscript (as "prop", "scenery", etc
D. Economy of movement
E. Proper rehearsal
V. Performance of Prose
A. Characteristics of prose literature
B. Types
C. Methods of analysis
D. Selection for performance techniques
E. Appropriate performance techniques
VI. Performance of Poetry
A. Types of poetry
B. Characteristics of poetry
C. Method of analysis
D. Selection for performance
E. Appropriate performance techniques
VII. Performance of Drama
A. Characteristics of drama
B. Types of drama
C. Methods of analysis
D. Selection for performance
E. Appropriate performance techniques
VIII. Group/Ensemble Performance
A. Duo-interpretation
B. Reader's theater
C. Chamber theater
D. Selection and preparation of program
E. Blocking |
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| 14a. All textbooks, resources and other materials used in this course are: |
| College level
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| 14b. EXAMPLE texts, reading and resources:
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Gamble. Literature Alive!. 2nd Edition
Natl Txbk, 1994
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