THEA 232 - Oral Interpretation of Literature

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-C2
The artistic process of studying literature through performance. The critical analysis of texts and guided practice in the effective use of voice and body to communicate the meaning found in poetry, prose, and dramatic texts.

Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-C2 - Lower Division Humanities
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

create performance from literature that presents human issues in inclusive, exciting, original ways
reflect on historical and contemporary works of literature from diverse cultures.
Interpret the written word orally to clarify a message and emotional condition whether for an entertainment or professional audience.

C2. Humanities Learning Outcomes

Show appreciation for the humanities using their intellect, imagination, sensibility, and sensitivity;
develop their affective and cognitive faculties through studying great works reflecting the rich diversity of human imagination and/or inquiry; and
engage in critical self-reflection relating themes in the humanities to the students’ own lives.