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Interpretive Speaking
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Course Schedule
Dates: 2022-08-09 to 2022-12-13
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Tue: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
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About the Course
Interpretive speaking is learning how to take a piece of literature (a story, poem, or passage of scripture) and bringing it to life. It is similar to acting but without props. Interpretive speaking teaches the student to use inflection, animation, and expression to make the piece of literature interesting to the audience. A textbook will be used along with in class activities to practice and develop these skills. Learning how to speak interpretively is not only fun, but it also enhances public speaking skills. Students improve with practice. Several different types of literature will be explored including humorous, dramatic, Biblical, and more. Students will also be given an opportunity to write their own piece and deliver it.
This is a one semester class. The cost is $185. It can be used toward an English Credit or an Elective credit.
Textbook: “The Art of Interpretation, A Study in Bringing Literature to Life,” Author: Nicholas R. Elledge, Communicators Advantage Project, First Edition, ISBN 0-9724612-5-6
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About Diane
Diane Cullen has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Business from Taylor University. She has taught at Cornerstone for nine years classes such as Speech, Debate, Literature, Life Skills, Career Planning, and Theater. Previously, Diane led Truth Advocates Speech and Debate Club for nine years teaching students the art of writing, speaking, and debate. She has judged and given feedback on hundreds of speeches and debates. She also served as Indiana State Representative for NCFCA (National Christian Forensics and Communications Association) running competitive tournaments for a six-state region. She taught Career Decision making at IUS for fifteen years. While at IUS, Diane was the Internship Coordinator and taught students how to write resumes and interview. She is a certified administrator for the Myers Briggs Type Indicator personality/career assessment. She loves helping students develop their giftings and develop skills for the future.
Diane homeschooled her five children who have graduated from high school and college. In her free time, she enjoys reading, designing homes, discussing good books, hiking, kayaking, and spending time with friends and family.