THE 117 - Oral Interpretation of Literature

Semester Hours: 3

Study and practice in principles and skills of oral interpretation of literature: the art of re-creating an author’s recorded experience in a work of literary art and of communicating this to an audience so as to arouse a meaningful response. The student learns to understand specific literary works and types (including poetry and non-poetry, prose and verse, from various periods representing diverse styles) and develop the ability to convey the author’s intent effectively. Concludes with a Reader’s Theatre production as a final performance project for all students.

Pre-requisites: none.