Revised 08/2009

CST 137 - Oral Interpretation (3 CR.)

Course Description

Studies the theory and practice of performing various types of literature: prose, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes the relationship among the oral interpreter, the literary work, and the audience. Lecture 3 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

Provides the student with the opportunity to develop competencies in both the understanding and performance of oral communication of literature. Course Prerequisites/Co-requisites Fluency in Standard American English. Recommend proficiency in reading and writing at English111 level.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Fluency in Standard American English. Recommend proficiency in reading and writing at English111 level.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• know how to interpret prose, poetry, and dramatic literature
• acquire an appreciation of the material as a work of literary art
• demonstrate the ability to communicate to an audience that work of art through the voice and body

Major Topics to Be Included

• Selection of prose, poetry and dramatic literature
• Analyzing the material: its structure, style and rhythm
• Interpreting the material
• Effective use of voice and body
• Objective criticism