C Oral Interpretation of Lit

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Term hours: 54 Lecture. This course is an introduction to performance studies/oral interpretation of literature. Students will engage in critical analysis, appreciation, and application of theories of interpretive performance of various genres of literature including poetry, prose, drama, and readers theater. Students will learn to evaluate, analyze, edit, and creatively perform selections of literature for an audience. Emphasis will be placed on the techniques of exploring, illuminating, and orally presenting the logical, emotional, and aesthetic meanings of literature. Field trips may be required. (UC/CSU, AA GE, C-ID: COMM 170)