12/26/2024 7:15:46 PM	SPCH 2 Course Outline as of Spring 2011	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  SPCH 2	Title:  INTRO ORAL INTERP
Full Title:  Introduction to Oral Interpretation
Last Reviewed:11/4/2024

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		6 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 or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Experiencing literature through reading and oral interpretation of prose, poetry and drama. Theory and practice in the art and technique of exploring, illuminating and orally presenting the logical, emotional, and aesthetic meanings of creative literature.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Completion of ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Experiencing literature through reading and oral interpretation of prose, poetry, and drama. Theory and practice in the art and technique of exploring, illuminating, and orally presenting the logical, emotional, and aesthetic meanings of creative literature.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Completion of ENGL 1A or equivalent
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 1981	Inactive:
Area:	E	Humanities
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	C2	Humanities		Fall 1981
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: COMM 170	Oral Interpretation of Literature	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): COMM2

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 the course, the student will be able to:

 

1.   Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses in oral interpretation

     style.

2.   Identify and apply elements of nonverbal communication.

3.   Distinguish between poetry, prose & drama as genres of literature.

4.   Utilize the basic terminology, concepts, and theories of oral interpretation.

5.   Demonstrate an understanding of the special characteristics of each

      genre of literature.

6.   Locate different types of literature and literary criticism in

     the library.

7.   Analyze orally and in writing different selections of literature according to literary

     criteria.

8.   Encode thoughts and emotions of each selection into appropriate

     non-verbal transmissions.

9.  Evaluate and critique oral presentations of other students.

10. Channel communication anxiety & apprehension into performance.

11. Utilize the voice and body in oral interpretation of literature.

Topics and Scope

I.  Introduction to the Course

     A. History, theory, significance and concepts of communication

        and oral interpretation of literature.

    B. Distinction between oral interpretation and acting

II.  Genres of Literature

    A. Prose

        1. non-fiction

        2. fiction

    B. Drama

    C. Poetry

III. Research and Selection of Literature   

     A. Literary research techniques for locating literature and

        literary criticism

    B. Evaluation of literary selection for appropriateness to

        reader, audience and assignment

    C. Editing literature for performance

IV. Analysis of Literature

    A. Point of view

    B. Setting/Locus

    C. Character analysis

    D. Theme

V.  Performance Skills

    A. Delivery techniques and nonverbal communication

     B. Encoding thoughts and emotions of authors' literary work

    C. Managing stress and anxiety

VI. Critical Evaluation of Oral Presentations

    A. Application of criteria to oral performance of self

        and others

    B. Constructive feedback for other students, focusing

         on strengths and areas needing improvement

Assignments:

1.  Oral presentations of literature. At least five graded

     assignments of graduated difficulty, which may include

     any of the following:

     A. an "ice breaker" trial reading, for initial assessment of

         skills.

     B. videotaped reading(s) for self assessment.

      C. performance of a lyric poem.

     D. performance of a narrative poem.

     E. performance of a dramatic poem.

     F. performance of children's literature.

     G. performance of a dramatic monologue.

     H. performance of non-fiction first person prose.

     I.  performance of third person prose narration with character

         dialogue.

     J. performance of a dramatic scene.

     K. thematic presentation from two or more genres.

     L. readers theatre.

     M. storytelling.

2.  Written work will include:

     A. 3 to 5 written assignments of 500 words each of literature to be performed.

     B. experiential exercises.

     C. written critiques of self and others.

3.  Optional written examinations

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, reading reports, analysis 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 50 - 60%
Class performances, Oral presentations of literature
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 10%
Written
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 20%
Class participation and attendance

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Communicating Literature ( 4th). Lewis, Todd V.  Kendall/Hunt: 2008

 

Oral Interpretation (12th).  Lee & Gura.  Houghton Mifflin: 2010

 

Performing Literary Texts.  Jaffe.  Wadsworth: 2006

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