Recent SemestersSpring 2026, Winter 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteENG 051 with a grade of "C" or better Transfers ToCSUCSU GE Area C2DescriptionTotal Lecture Hours: 54 Oral Interpretation of Literature encourages student growth in the comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of all major forms of literature, prose, poetry, and drama. Students will be introduced to performance studies: analysis, appreciation, and application of theories of interpretive performance of various forms of literature, including poetry, prose, and drama (plays, scripts, and screenplays). Emphasis will be placed on the study of literary genres, styles of composition, techniques of characterization, approaches to literary criticism, performance skills, and editing techniques. The course provides students an opportunity to synthesize classroom material throughperformanceandpresentation. Thiscourseinvolvespractice in oral and written communication skills, incorporating research. 