5/18/2024 2:53:42 AM	THAR 12 Course Outline as of Fall 1997	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:
Completion of ENGL 100A or ENGL 100.

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:Completion of ENGL 100A or ENGL 100.
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: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

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

The students will:

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

   Readers Theatre and Theatre.

   A. In terms of form.

   B. In terms of technique.

2.  Demonstrate an understanding of Readers Theatre through written

   analysis.

   A. Historically.

   B. Through definition of the techniques employed.

3.  Demonstrate a recognition of the difference between literary genre.

   A. Poetry.

   B. Prose.

   C. Drama

4.  Analyze different selections of literature according to literary

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

   of readers theatre.

   A. Simple.

   B. Staged

   C. Story.

   D. 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, script, and perform 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 materials in readers theatre.

   A. Media.

   B. Costumes.

   C. Props.

9.  Through written analysis, distinguish between various techniques of

   focus/eye placement. Practice these techniques.

   A. Audience focus.

   B. Offstage focus.

   C. Onstage focus.

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

11. Perform in a readers theatre production, playing several roles and

   exhibiting an understanding of the techniques of the art.

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

   staging techniques, and the use of oral interpretation techniques

   in performance. One paper for each performance project will be

   required.

Topics and Scope

1.  The basics of oral interpretation and readers theatre.

   A. History.

   B. Techniques using paralanguage and kinesic behavior.

   C. Definition of literary genre.

2.  Trial reading for initial assessment.

3.  The basics of literary analysis.

   A. Point of view.

   B. Locus/Setting.

   C. Persona/Character Analysis.

   D. Crisis/Climax.

   E. Theme/Message.

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

   A. Simple.

   B. Staged.

   C. Story.

   D. Chamber.

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

   theatre.

6.  Reseraching literature in the library.

7.  Compiling and arranging literature for the thematic program.

8.  Directing the thematic program production.

9.  Performing in the thematic program production.

Assignments:

The students will:

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

   short selection of narrative literature in four different styles:

   A. Simple.

   B. Staged.

   C. Story.

   D. Chamber.

3.  Write a 2-4 page analysis, using essay form, of the simple style

   project.

4.  Write a 2-4 page analysis, using essay form, of the staged style

   project.

5.  Write a 2-4 pg. analysis, using essay form, of the story style project

6.  Write a 2-4 page analysis, using essay form, of the chamber style

   project.

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

   scripting, staging, and performing a short thematic readers theatre

   program.

8.  Write a 3-5 page analysis, using essay form, of the short thematic

   program project.

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

   scripting, staging, and performing a long thematic readers theatre

   program.

10. Write a 3-5 page analysis, using essay form, of the long thematic

   readers theatre program project.

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 50 - 70%
Class performances, Performance exams
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

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

GROUP PERFORMANCE OF LITERATURE by Long, Hudson, and Jeffrey, Prentice-

Hall, 1977.

READERS THEATRE by Jerry V. Pickering, Dickinson Publishing Co., Inc.,

1975.

LITERATURE ALIVE! by Gamble and Gamble, NTC Publishing Group, 1994.

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