TA 121 Oral Interpretation of Literature

Fosters an appreciation of literature and develops creative skills in publicspeaking and performance. Analyzes various literary forms (poetry, novels,plays, letters, diaries, etc.) as texts for oral presentation. Explores oral traditionsand other nonliterary sources and events as oral presentation material. Classexercises introduce vocal, physical and other speaking techniques to effectivelycommunicate a point of view.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Recommended: College-level reading and writingskills are highly recommended for success in this course.

Offered

Offered Winter only

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AAOT Arts & Letters, AAS Human Relations, AS Liberal Arts Core 1, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify and use language cues and text structure for an effective oral reading. Interpret and communicate text to an audience. Deliver a unique performance that stands apart from the original text. Compose an enriching expression of the human experience which allows the practitioner and the viewers to engage more fully in local and global issues. Demonstrate a variety of vocal and physical interpretations of literature through critical analysis of the range of values and ethics in the human experience.