Since this is a workshop, most of the activities will be done in class. The course covers various types of themes, including narrative, descriptive, process analysis, argument, and critical review. Focus will be on the emotions and experiences, both positive and negative, that such people have because of their identification with a specific minority group. Some independent research will be required. During the second semester, students will perform scenes, mono logues, and improvisations while studying the principles of stage movement, voice production, diction, interpretation of character, and dialogue.
Some memorization is manda tory.
No course prerequi site, but permission of the instructor is required. Independent Study maybe offered at the discretion of the teacher and Coordinator. This course is designed to give students the experi ences that will help them to cope with the demands of college English courses. Attention will also be given to the college essay. Credit each semester.