Course ID:  451701
YR
Course Name: Oral Interpretation I
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: Oral Interpretation II

Students in these courses will study such principles of oral interpretation of literature as selection and analysis of literature, performance techniques, and criteria for evaluation. They will participate in presentations in classroom and tournament situations. Successful completion of this course will also satisfy the speech requirement for graduation.

Course ID:  452701
YR
Course Name: Oral Interpretation II
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Oral Interpretation I

What's Next: Oral Interpretation III

Students in these courses will study such principles of oral interpretation of literature as selection and analysis of literature, performance techniques, and criteria for evaluation. They will participate in presentations in classroom and tournament situations. Successful completion of this course will also satisfy the speech requirement for graduation.

Course ID:  453701
YR
Course Name: Oral Interpretation III
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Oral Interpretation II

What's Next: NONE

Students in these courses will study such principles of oral interpretation of literature as selection and analysis of literature, performance techniques, and criteria for evaluation. They will participate in presentations in classroom and tournament situations. Successful completion of this course will also satisfy the speech requirement for graduation.

Course ID:  453731
YR
Course Name: Oral Interpretation III Honors
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Oral Interpretation II, audition and application may be required

What's Next: NONE

This is the third course for those students wishing to continue their study of oral interpretation. Although encompassing the same public speaking and oral interpretation skills and course expectations as the regular oral interpretation course, this class has an added emphasis on research and individualized study, leading to the development of comprehensive oral interpretation skills.This course requires a contract for completion of course requirements in order to receive honors credit. Students will exhibit a working knowledge of vocal development in the oral interpretation process. Students will also evaluate oral interpretation performances, critiquing the positive and negative aspects of the performance, and providing suggestions for improvement.