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Debra M Harris-Branham
LIS 561
Seattle Campus
Storytelling, past and present, noting its development as an art form. Analyzing storytellers materials (folk literature and literary forms) throughout historical periods. Essential techniques necessary to this artistic skill. Planning storytelling programs for various ages, interest groups, and situations, utilizing folk, classic, and contemporary literature.
Class description
The history of storytelling and its value in society will be discussed. Students will learn how to select, learn, tell stories and create a storytelling program. Lots of practice will be given to shaping stories and developing your own personal style. Resources will be explored and an individual repertoire of stories will be created
Student learning goals
Students will select, learn and perform stories and bring them to life.
Students will become familiar with a wide variety of storytelling resources.
Students will build a repetoire of stories to tell.
General method of instruction
Demonstrations, viewing of professional story- tellers on video, and lots of hands on participatory activities, discussion, and group work are the chosen methods of instruction.
Recommended preparation
To prepare for this class immerse yourself in stories and begin reading on the history of storytelling.
Class assignments and grading
Assignments will include sharing stories, researching and reading storytelling literature topics and stories, and participation in storytelling activities and presentations.
Grades will be based on storytelling performances inside and outside of class, class participation and completion of assignments. Because we are only meeting six times,and the nature of the class, attendance to all sessions is crucial and required.
