COM 226

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	Oral Interpretation
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	COM 226	CREDIT HOURS:	3
2.	PREREQUISITE:

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Lee, Charlotte I. Oral Interpretation. 10th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2001.
	SUPPLIES:
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	This course emphasizes oral performance of literature, prose, essays, and historical speeches. Emphasis is on expression, interpretation, and delivery skills involved in interpretive oral presentation to an audience. Selection and analysis of appropriate literary forms used in performance will also be included.
5.	COURSE GOAL:	This course is designed for advanced speech students who wish to increase their skills in oral interpretation. This course will include the basic principles of interpretation of prose, dramatic literature, and poetry; the use of the body; and voice development.

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students will
	(A)	Discuss oral interpretation as a form of art.
	(B)	Analyze, adapt, and cut literary selections for oral performance.
	(C)	Communicate an interpretation to an audience with believability, action, and honesty.
	(D)	Develop vocal abilities in volume, pitch, and tempo.
	(E)	Develop use of the body in terms of performance skills.
	(F)	Improve listening skills.
	(G)	Write and develop introductory material for oral performance of literature.
	(H)	Write a critical analysis of other oral performances.
	(I)	Be able to accept constructive criticism.
	(J)	Learn more about oneself as a result of the presentation experience.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	Students will prepare and present up to seven performances: Poetry Prose Dramatic Monologue Duet/Trio Reader’s Theatre Event in Life/Personal Narrative Multimedia presentation
	(Types of presentations, time limits, and number of speeches delivered may vary according to class size, discretion of instructor, needs of the class, etc.)
		Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
		90 to 100	A
		80 to 89	B
		70 to 79	C
		60 to 69	D
		0 to 59	F

Special Remarks:
a.	One speech during the semester may be videotaped. Each student will then be responsible for viewing and critiquing his/her speech.
b.	To receive full credit, students must present speeches on time. Late speeches will receive one grade cut. Speeches not presented at all will receive a zero.
c.	Students will be expected to keep a speech journal, which will contain daily assignments and three outside of the classroom speeches.
d.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 9 hours will usually constitute 20% of a three-credit semester course which meets three hours per week. After missing the fourth instructional hour of a class, students may have points or a percentage deducted from their final grade for further absences. The specific number of points or percentage will be left to the instructor's discretion.
e.	Tardy Policy: Students are to be ready to begin classes at the scheduled start of the classes. It is considered unprofessional and disruptive behavior for students to arrive late and/or leave early. Three tardies or early exits may be counted as one absence.
f.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Late tests are to be made up within three school days of the original test date.
g.	Students are expected and encouraged to spend two to three hours outside of class for every contact hour in class.
h.	Respect for others and for the teaching-learning situation is the key to successful interaction in the class. Therefore, instructors will manage the classroom environment to promote a positive learning experience for all students.

8.	COURSE OUTLINE
	Tentative Schedule (Instructor may vary and/or supplement)
		I.	Introduction- Introductory Performance
		II.	Analyzing the Selection
		III.	Vocal Development
		IV.	Use of the Body
		V.	Prose Performance- Prose Fiction Performance
		VI.	Interpretation of Drama
		VII.	Dramatic Duologue- Performance
		VIII.	Interpretation of Poetry
		IX.	Poetry Performance
		X.	Group Performance of Literature
		XI.	Final Performance

9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The English Department supports and adheres to the following policy on academic integrity. Students should refer to their PCC Student Handbook for the complete policy statement. “Pueblo Community College is committed to providing a superior educational experience for all students who attend the college. Academic integrity and honesty in all educational classrooms and programs are critical in providing this high level of education. . . . Academic Dishonesty is any form of cheating and plagiarism which results in students giving or receiving unauthorized assistance in an academic exercise or receiving credit for work which is not their own. . . . Plagiarism is the deliberate adoption or reproduction of ideas or words or statements of another person as one’s own without acknowledgment.” Penalties for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.