To develop a knowledge of the literature suitable for storytelling and of the professional literature of the field. To provide experience in selection, preparation, and presentation of stories and storytelling programmes. To learn to tell stories in an effective manner. In order to fulfill this objective, some class time will be used to practice the qualities of oral language arts in an informal and safe setting. The literature of storytelling Methods of selection and preparation of stories.
Oral work provides the essential practice in preparing and presenting stories to an audience.
Written work provides experience in selecting and evaluating storytelling materials and resources.