THEA 241 - Oral Interpretation of Literature

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course is designed to give students an understanding of Oral Interpretation of Literature. Students will have practical experience in interpretive readings in various types of literature and will also explore theory and techniques of interpretive reading of literature. The class emphasizes the performance of literature through the use of the voice and body.

Prerequisites: COMA 103 or THEA 210
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Course Competencies

Perform literature passage in front of an audience.
Distinguish between types of literature.
Apply interpretation theory.
Critique oral presentations of literature.
Portray(s) the voice to dramatize and perform various types of literature in front of an audience.
Portray(s) the body to dramatize and perform various types of literature in front of an audience.
Distinguish between interpretation and acting.
Evaluate the performance of an actor as it relates to oral interpretations of literature.
Explain the role of interpretation in theatre.