12/4/2024 11:04:44 AM	COMM 2 Course Outline as of Spring 2021	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  COMM 2	Title:  SPOKEN WORD
Full Title:  Spoken Word
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:  SPCH 2

Catalog Description:

Introduction to the artistic process of studying and communicating literature through its performance.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Completion of ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introduction to the artistic process of studying and communicating literature through its performance.

(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

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Analyze literature in preparation for oral interpretation performance.

2.  Effectively perform literature to a live audience.

3.  Critically evaluate oral performance of literature.

 

Objectives:

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

 

1. Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses in oral interpretation style.

2. Utilize the vocabulary, concepts and theories of oral communication of literature.

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

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the special characteristics of each genre of literature.

5. Analyze orally, and in writing, various selections of literature using literary criteria and a

     knowledge of literary devices.

6. Apply elements of nonverbal communication to perfornance of literature.

7. Encode thoughts and emotions of each selection into appropriate nonverbal communication

     through the use of vocal characteristics and body language.

8. Write and present thoughtful introductions to literary performances, including necessary

     elements.

9. Evaluate and critique oral presentations of other students.

10. Channel communication anxiety & apprehension into performance.

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. Nonverbal communication and delivery techniques

    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. Offer constructive feedback to other students, focusing on strengths and areas needing

          improvement

Assignments:

I. At least five graded oral performances of literature, which may include any of the following:

    A. An  ice breaker trial performance for initial skill assessment

    B. Performance of a selection of dramatic literature

         1. Monologue

         2. Scene

    C. Performance of poetry

         1. Lyric poem

         2. Narrative poem

         3. Dramatic poem

    D. Performance of prose

         1. First person prose

         2. First or third person prose narration with character dialogue

    E. Thematic presentation of two or more selections

    F. Duo-interpretation

    G. Readers Theatre (group performance of literature)

    H. Storytelling

II. Reading

    A. Textbook reading will include an average of 15-20 pages/week

    B. Students are expected to research and read prose, poetry and drama as part of the process of selecting performance pieces

III. Written work will include 2 - 4 analytical assignments of 500 words each

IV. Experiential exercises in literary performance

V. Critiques of self and others

VI. Examinations may be:

    A. Multiple choice

    B. Written

    C. Oral performance

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 10 - 20%
Written homework, reading reports, analysis papers, critiques
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 60 - 70%
Class performances, oral presentations of literature
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 5 - 10%
Written, multiple choice
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 10%
Class participation and attendance

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Communicating Literature (5th). Lewis, Todd V. Kendall/Hunt: 2011 (classic)

Oral Interpretation (12th). Lee, Charlotte and Gura, Timothy. Routledge: 2009 (classic)

Performing Literary Texts. Jaffe, Clella. Wadsworth: 2005 (classic)

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