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Jenine M. Lillian
LIS 561
Seattle Campus

Storytelling: Art and Techniques

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

This course will provide students with a variety of storytelling formats and resources as well as practical experience of telling stories to audiences in their home communities.

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Class assignments and grading

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Jenine M. Lillian
Date: 03/26/2008