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Preface | |
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Permissions | |
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Introduction to Oral Interpretation | |
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Oral Interpretation as "Synergism" | |
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Definition | |
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Experiences in Literature | |
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Classification by Genres | |
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Confronting Your Fear of Performance | |
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Interpretation and Acting | |
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Presenting Your First Reading | |
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Introductions/Teasers/Transitions | |
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Assignments | |
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A History of Oral Interpretation | |
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Greece | |
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Ancient Israel | |
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Rome | |
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Early Christian Era | |
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Middle Ages | |
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The Renaissance and Elocutionary Periods | |
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The Storyteller | |
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Lecture Circuits | |
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The Twentieth Century and Beyond | |
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Communicating Literature: Theory and Perceptions | |
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Communicative Intent in the Performance of Literature | |
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What Constitutes a "Text"? | |
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Interdependency of: Literature/Interpreter/Observer | |
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Literature as Message | |
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Interpreter as Translater | |
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Introductions as Justification for Performance Choices | |
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Observers as Receptors/Responders/Critics | |
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A Communication Model for Oral Interpretation | |
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Explanation of the Model | |
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Conclusion | |
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Nonverbal Communication and Oral Interpretation | |
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Overview | |
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Kinesics | |
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Emblems | |
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Illustrators | |
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Regulators | |
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Affect Displays | |
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Adaptors | |
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Oculesics | |
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Physical Appearance | |
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Proxemics and Haptics | |
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Chronemics | |
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Conclusion | |
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Assignments | |
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Vocal Factors and Oral Interpretation | |
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Overview | |
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Voice Qualities | |
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Pitch | |
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Volume | |
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Tempo and Rhythm Control | |
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Articulation and Pronunciation | |
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Resonance | |
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Vocal Set | |
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Vocalizations | |
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Connotation and Denotation | |
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Conclusion | |
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Assignments | |
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Preparation for Oral Interpretation: Analysis | |
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Primary Ideas in a Text | |
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Sequence Elements and Message | |
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Time Aspects | |
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Setting | |
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Persona Point-of-View | |
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Audience Perceptions | |
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Textual Language Choices | |
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Conclusion | |
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Preparation for Oral Interpretation: Rehearsals and Performance | |
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Cutting and Editing | |
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Writing the Introduction | |
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Performing with a Script | |
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Choosing Focus | |
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Sensory Sensitivity | |
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Audience Feedback | |
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Making a Strong Initial Impression | |
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Assignments | |
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Oral Interpretation of Prose | |
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Categories of Prose | |
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Component Features of Prose | |
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Tag Lines and Dialogue | |
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Rhythm | |
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Types of Prose | |
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Prose Performance Decisions | |
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Choices for Performance of Prose | |
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Short Stories | |
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Novels | |
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Histories, Biographies, Autobiographies | |
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Essays, Letters, Prayers, Diaries | |
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Assignments | |
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Oral Interpretation of Drama: Solo and Duo | |
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Features of Drama | |
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Projecting Dramatic Elements | |
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Drama Performance Decisions: The Solo Artist | |
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Drama Performance Decisions: Duo Sharing | |
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Performing Shakespeare | |
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Choices for Drama Performance: The Solo Interpreter | |
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Monologues | |
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Comedies | |
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Serious Period Drama | |
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Classics | |
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Choices for Drama Performance: Duo Performers | |
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Assignments | |
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Oral Interpretation of Poetry | |
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Characteristics of Poetry | |
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Genres of Poetry | |
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Component Features of Poetry | |
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Figures of Speech | |
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Repetition and Parallelism | |
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Rhyme Scheme | |
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Meter | |
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Prior Preparation for Poetry Interpretation | |
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Suggestions for Poetry Performance | |
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Classical Poetry (Conventional and Free Verse) | |
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Modern Poetry | |
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Song Lyrics | |
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Assignments | |
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Readers Theatre and Other Group Forms of Interpretation | |
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Definitive Features of Readers Theatre | |
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Script Preparation | |
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Casting and Rehearsing | |
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Staging and Blocking | |
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Conclusion | |
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Assignments | |
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Evaluating Oral Interpretation Performances | |
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Listening to a Performance | |
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Evaluating a Performance | |
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Comments on Introductions and Transitions | |
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Comments on Literary Choice | |
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Comments on Portrayal of Personae | |
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Comments on Delivery Techniques | |
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Comments on Nonverbal Communication | |
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Concluding Comments | |
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Listening Reports | |
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Journal Articles | |
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Sample Suggested Recordings and Publishers | |
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Assignments | |
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Specialized Forms and Outlets for Oral Interpretation | |
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Program Oral Interpretation | |
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Original Material Interpretation | |
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Performing Children's Literature | |
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Multicultural Interpretation | |
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Religious Scripture Interpretation | |
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Performance Outlets | |
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Festivals and Forensic Contests | |
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Oral Interpretation and Community Service | |
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Outlets for Your Future | |
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Assignments | |
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Evaluation Critique Sheets | |
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Prose | |
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Prose (2) | |
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Duo Drama | |
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Solo Drama | |
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Shakespeare | |
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Poetry | |
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Program Interpretation | |
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Children's Literature | |
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Generic Form | |
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Readers Theatre | |
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Listening Report | |
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Listening Report #2 | |
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Listening Report #3 | |
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Journal Report #1 | |
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Journal Report #2 | |
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Festival/Forensics Report | |
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Festival/Forensics Report #2 | |
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Index | |