4/18/2024 10:23:30 PM	THAR 12 Course Outline as of Fall 2005	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 12	Title:  READERS THEATRE
Full Title:  Readers Theatre
Last Reviewed:2/26/1992

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		13 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Introduction to the various styles of readers theatre.  Scripting, arranging, programming, staging, and performing literature from all genres: poetry, prose, and drama.  Theory and practice in the art and technique of oral interpretation for readers theatre productions.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Eligibility for ENGL 1A

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introduction to the various styles of readers theatre.  Scripting, arranging, programming, staging, and performing literature from all genre: poetry, prose, and drama.  Theory and practice in the art and technique of oral interpretation for readers theatre productions.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 1983	Inactive:	Fall 2011
Area:	E	Humanities
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	C2	Humanities		Fall 1983	Fall 2011
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1983	Inactive:	Fall 2011
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1983	Inactive:	Fall 2011
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.  Clarify the difference between the arts of Oral Interpretation/

   Readers Theatre and Theatre, in terms of form and technique.

2.  Demonstrate an understanding of Readers Theatre and its techniques

   through written analysis.

3.  Demonstrate a recognition of the difference between the three

   literary genre: poetry, prose and drama.

4.  Analyze different selections of literature using relevant literary

   concepts and terminology.

5.  Through written analysis, distinguish between the four basic styles

   of readers theatre: simple, staged, story and chamber.

6.  Analyze, edit, script and perform a single selection program of poetry

   or prose that includes the narrative voice for three or more readers.

7.  Analyze, edit and script selections from all three literary genre on

   a single theme. Synthesize and arrange the pieces into a thematic

   program exhibiting continuity and dramatic shape.

8.  Decide upon and justify the use of supporting materials such as

   media, costumes and props in readers theatre.

9.  Through written analysis and practical application, distinguish

   between various techniques of focus/eye placement such as audience

   focus, offstage focus and onstage focus.

10. Script and direct a performance of a literary selection.

11. Effectively perform, employing the techniques of readers theatre.

Topics and Scope

I.  The basics of oral interpretation and readers theatre.

   A. History.

   B. Techniques using paralanguage and kinesic behavior.

      1. vocal inflection

      2. eye placement/focus

      3. movement

   C. Definition of literary genre.

      1. poetry

      2. prose

      3. drama

II. Trial reading for initial assessment.

III.The basics of literary analysis.

   A. Point of view.

   B. Locus/Setting.

   C. Persona/Character Analysis.

   D. Crisis/Climax.

   E. Theme/Message.

IV. Scripting literature using the four styles of readers theatre.

   A. Simple.

   B. Staged.

   C. Story.

   D. Chamber.

V.  Staging and performing literature using the four styles of readers

   theatre.

VI. Researching literature in the library.

VII.Compiling and arranging literature for the thematic program.

VIII. Directing the thematic program production.

IX. Performing in the thematic program production.

X.  Scripting the story theatre program.

XI. Directing the story theatre program.

XII.Performing in the story theatre program.

Assignments:

As a three hour lecture course students will complete six hours

of homework per week which may include:

1. Select, analyze, and perform a one to two minute "trial" oral

  interpretation for initial assessment.

2. Collaborate in a small group to script, stage, rehearse and perform a

  a short selection of narrative literature in four different styles:

  simple, staged, story and chamber.

3. Collaborate in a small group to research and compile literature for

  scripting, staging, and performing either a short thematic readers

  theatre program or a story theatre production.

4. Collaborate in a small group to research and compile literature for

  scripting, staging, and performing a long thematic readers theatre

  program or a longer story theatre production.

5. Write four-six 2-5 page papers analyzing the literature, the script,

  the staging techniques, and the use of oral interpretation techniques

  in performance.

  a) write an analysis, using essay form, of the simple style project

  b) write an analysis, using essay form, of the staged style project

  c) write an analysis, using essay form, of the story style project

  d) write an analysis, using essay form, of the chamber style project

  e) (optional) write an analysis, using essay form, of the short

     thematic program or the short story theatre production

  f) (optional) write an analysis, using essay form, of the longer

     thematic program or the longer story theatre production

6. Because of the collaborative nature of this course, students are

  expected to miss no more than 3 classes per semester.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 30 - 40%
Written homework, Term papers
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 45 - 60%
Class performances
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 15%
Attendance and participation.

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Institute Book of Readers Theatre: A Practical Guide for School,

  Theater, and Community. Adams, William. Professional Press, Chapel

  Hill, N.C., 2003.

Instructor prepared materials.

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