ENG 112 - Performing Literary Texts

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The University of Montana-Western

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Description:

This course analyzes the study and practice of a wide variety of oral communication modes, with particular emphasis on oral interpretation of literary texts. Primary topics include analysis of literary modes and styles, communication objectives of the writer and of the speaker, audience analysis; adaptation of texts, and intellectual and emotional interpretation. Practical skills are taught: vocal production, facial and body expression, sense-memory, visualization techniques, and strategies to lessen and control performance anxiety. The course reviews some traditions of oratory, public reading, storytelling, and drama including Western and non-Western traditions. Teaching and learning activities include occasional lecture, speaking-listening exercises and imagination-building games, rehearsal techniques, oral presentations of published and self-written texts, performance analyses.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 683-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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