The Art of Storytelling – Spring 2017 Syllabus
Course Title
Campus
Term
The Art of Storytelling
Glendale Community College
Spring 2017 – 3 credit hours Format:
Classroom/Face-to-Face
EDU292 (28772) / HUM292 (12286) Tuesdays
& Thursdays – 2:45PM – 4:00PM
Course Numbers & Class Times
Classroom
EDU292 (14512) / HUM292 (12285) Tuesdays
& Thursdays – 4:20PM – 5:35PM
CL-10
Instructor Info
Mark Goldman - [email protected]
Syllabus and Class Schedule are subject to change.
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ACCOMMODATIONS:
GCC provides reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Please contact the Disabilities Resourc
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Explore the art and origin of oral storytelling. Provide a variety of oral storytelling techniques, styles and exercises to enhance
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
1. Students will increase their knowledge and skill level of the use of storytelling
2. Students will understand when and where storytelling may be applicable in their lives and work.
3. Students will recognize the power of storytelling and will become aware of their own potential for using storytelling, as a
TEXTBOOK:
The Oral Tradition Today: An Introduction to the Art of Storytelling by Liz Warren.
This textbook may be supplemented by other printed articles.
COMMON COURTESIES:
Please arrange to be in class, READY TO GO by the START of your class (see class times above).
If you do happen to arrive late and someone is telling, PLEASE wait till they finish to cross the floor and find a seat.
Please turn off your cell phones before coming to class. No phone calls or texting are allowed.
Anyone using their cell phone in class will be asked to leave immediately and will be dropped from the class. (There are
Gentlemen: Please remove your hats while in class
Everyone: Please refrain from chewing gum while in class
SIDE CONVERSATIONS: Please keep them to a BARE, BARE minimum.
If they become frequent and/or disruptive you will be asked to leave class and will get no points for that day. If you are
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY:
Students are responsible for the information in this syllabus (including any updates or changes) and for the college policies in
PLAGIARISM:
Any content that may come from another medium, i.e. other written material, the Internet, or any other source must be prop
If you discuss an assignment with a friend, this is fine, but the written work you turn in should be “in your own words.” It is n
REQUIREMENTS:
To make sure you see all ASSIGNMENTS - Do not look in quizzes - LOOK IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION of CANVAS
Late assignments will not be accepted - Late assignments will not be accepted
1. Attendance: Since there is no way to make up a participation class such as this, prompt and regular attendance is necessa
Students with MORE THAN FIVE (5) absences will be withdrawn from the course.
If you arrive after the class starts (or leave before the end of class), 3 points will be taken away.
If you are more than 15 minutes late for class – you will be marked absent.
(10 points for each day – total 320 points)
2. Notes on Readings:You are expected to respond, (INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF CANVAS) to all reading
(NOTE: these are NOT the questions at the end of each chapter in the textbook)
These are due AT 2pm on the day the assignment is due.
Late assignments will not be accepted .
There are 6 reading assignments at 20 points each, for a total of 120 points.
3. TEXTBOOK CHAPTER Readings:You are expected to respond (in the ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF CANVAS) to all reading
(NOTE: these are NOT the questions at the end of each chapter in the textbook)
These are due AT 2pm on the day the assignment is due.
Late assignments will not be accepted .
There are 6 reading assignments at 20 points each, for a total of 120 points.
4. In-Class Telling:
Tell four (4) different stories in class. The stories will be from different genres, based on the class schedule.
Folktale/Fairytale (50 points)
Fact based/Family/Historical/Biographical (50 points)
Personal Story (50 points)
A one to two-minute Who Am I story (50 points)
Each of the TELLINGS (except the Who Am I) additionally include:
1. Story Preparation Forms – check schedule for due dates in Canvas (copies of info can be found in the PAGES SECTION)
2. Storytelling Rubric(hard copy) are due at the next class AFTER you have told (found in PAGES SECTION) Print this form o
3. In Class Telling Report (INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF CANVAS) is due according to the assignment sche
(50 points each telling x 4 – Total of 200 points)
5. Outside-of-Class Telling:Tell stories to an audience of five or more people (at least 2 adults) outside of class. You can te
1. Print out an “Observation Form” (INCLUDED IN THE PAGES SECTION OF CANVAS), and
2. Have ONE of the adults fill it out and sign it. Hand it in to me.
3. Complete Your “Outside-of-Class Telling Report” (INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF CANVAS) for the telling
(50 points)
6. Family Folklore Interview:Interview a family member about their life and complete the assignment in CANVAS online. Yo
There is a FORM in the PAGES section that you can print out before the interview so you can have the questions available.
(40 points)
7. Storytelling Event: Students may meet this requirement with EITHER of the two options listed
1. Attend An EVENT:
Attend a storytelling event and write a report evaluating the event and the performance (INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT
YOU MUST ALSO:
SUBMIT a hard copy of an EVENT PROGRAM or TICKET STUB or OTHER EVIDENCE THAT YOU ATTENDED
OR
2. A VIDEO VIEWING:
View a MINIMUM of three (3) DIFFERENT storyteller videos and write a report IN CANVAS evaluating each of the videos.
NOTE: You may NOT use videos of Mark Goldman
FOR EITHER OPTION YOU MUST ALSO COMPLETE and submit THE “STORYTELLING EVENT” ASSIGNMENT IN CANVAS
(Total of 50 points)
8. Final Assignment: Due by 2 PM on the second to last day of the semester (CHECK THE SCHEDULE), ONLINE IN CANVAS a
(200 points)
9. Other Assignment Information:
All Assignments MUST be submitted through the GCC CANVAS On-Line Software
All Assignments are due on the day and time listed.
Some assignments may be submitted earlier than the due date.
Assignments submitted AFTER the due date & Time will not receive points.
In order for the instructor to be able to assess the student’s level of understanding of the subject matter, the following criteri
For all essay questions - Responses should
contain complete, coherent sentences.
Grammar and spelling should be consistent
with college-level work.
Responses should reflect the thoughts (and
knowledge) of the student vs. merely quoting
from the text.
If you do use quotes from the text, they
should be contained within quotation marks
and be properly cited.
All ESSAY responses to assignments will be evaluated on the following basis:
Content:
Full Points
Coherent sentence and paragraph
construction.
My assessment of the quality of the content
of your essay will be linked primarily to
thoroughness and whether I can see that you Connection to personal life and/or other
put time and thought into it.
areas of life well established.
Shows thoroughness, thought, and creativity.
Grammar and Spelling: Spelling, punctuation,
grammar, appropriate language
No errors.
Use a word processor with SPELLCHECK to insure a better outcome
Using a lowercase “i” by itself within a sentence is unacceptable.
Rubric for Class Participation for Storytelling
Final Scores are at the discretion of the instructor.
Student Name:
Missing or Serious Problems
Criteria & Points Assigned
0-25
Active participation
Absent. Does not contribute
Evidence of level of preparation.
Relevance of participation to topic under
discussion
Not adequately prepared; Does not appear to
have read the material in advance of class
Contributions are off-topic or distract class
from discussion
Inattentive or makes
inappropriate or disruptive
Listening/Cooperation
Total Score
Average of Scores (Total divided by 4)
comments
GRADE POINT BREAKDOWN
3 or more assignments not submitted results in loss of points for each PLUS loss of ONE GRADE LEVEL
ATTENDANCE (32 x 10 points)
Each absence will result in the loss of 10
points for the class
More than five (5) absences will result in
being dropped from the class
3 points will be deducted for tardiness (or
leaving early) each time it occurs
Participation
Your participation in class will be determined by the instructor’s observation.
Points awarded are at the sole discretion of the instructor. (See participation Rubric)
STORYTELLING EVENT & REPORT - (1 x 50)
TELLING IN-CLASS & Report – (4 x 50)
You MUST complete the report to get any points – It’s a PACKAGE DEAL!
Folktale / Fairytale (50)
Fact based/Historical/Biographical/Family
(50)
Personal Story (50)
Two-Minute Who Am I (50) (No report due)
Story Preparation Form – 3 x 10 points
TELLING OUTSIDE-OF-CLASS & Report - (1 x 50 points)
NOTES ON READING (6 x 20) – (8, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7)
FAMILY FOLKLORE INTERVIEW AND REPORT
FINAL PAPER - (Not completed results in no points AND loss of one grade level)
Total possible points
EXTRA CREDIT –
You may request to design up to three (3) projects that you and the teacher will agree on a maximum point value. After subm
All extra credit projects must be completed and submitted by the second to last class of the semester (check the schedule).
At the professor’s discretion, additional extra credit points may be awarded for excellence in any work produced during the s
The semester grade will be computed by totaling all points earned, subtracting values for assignments not handed in and awa
ATTENTION - NOT THE USUAL NUMBERS!!
A - 92% (1012-1100 points)
B - 84% (924-1011 points)
C - 73% (803-923 points)
D - 65% (715-802 points)
F – Less than 65% (Less than 715 points)
Semester grades will be available on-line via CANVAS
If you are ever unclear about an assignment or ANYTHING ELSE in this Syllabus or in the class itself, please contact me. If s
THE FINAL ASSIGNMENT IS DUE THE SECOND TO LAST CLASS OF THE SEMESTER – SEE THE PAGES SECTION FOR INSTRUCTION
Art of Storytelling – Class Schedule - EDU 292 / HUM 292 – Spring 2017
Subject to Change
This schedule is based on each WEEK of the course
Assignments are due at 2 pm on TUESDAY of each week.
Week
Tuesday
17-Jan
Introductions, Assessment, Class Schedule,
Resources, Research
A story by Mark
1
24-Jan
You MUST HAVE READ
Chapter 8: “Applications of Storytelling” (19)
Video - Harley
2 A story by Mark
31-Jan
YOU MUST HAVE READ
Chapter 1: “What is Storytelling?” (16)
Review
3
Flow map – Beg/Mid/End
3 A story by Mark
7-Feb
Due: Chapter 2: “Getting Started” (15)
Review
Voice
Go over pre-telling sheet - MIT
4 No Word Books
14-Feb
Due: Chapter 3: “How to Tell a Folktale” (22)
Due: Storytelling Preparation Form1 Folktale
5 Practice - Folktale
21-Feb
Due: Chapter 6: “How to Tell Fact-Based
Stories” (14)
6 IN-CLASS TELLING Folktale 1-6
28-Feb
Due: “Family Folklore Interview Form.”
7 IN-CLASS TELLING Folktale 13-18
7-Mar
Due: In Class Telling Report – Folktale
Due: Story Preparation Form2 – Fact-Based
Catch up
Video - Aunt Helen
8 Practice – Fact Based/Family
SPING BREAK - March 14
21-Mar
Due: Chapter 7: “How to Tell A Personal
Story” (19)
IN-CLASS TELLING – Fact Based/Family 1-6
9
28-Mar
Due:
IN-CLASS TELLING – Fact Based/Family 13-18
10
4-Apr
DUE: In Class Telling Report – Fact
Based/Family
Catch up
Videos – Kim W - Micaela
11 A story by Mark
11-Apr
Due: Story Preparation Form3 – Personal
12 Practice - Personal
18-Apr
Due: Storytelling Event Report
13 IN-CLASS TELLING – Personal 1-6
25-Apr
DUE: In Class Telling Report - Personal
14 IN-CLASS TELLING – Personal 13-18
2-May
Due: OUT of Class telling Report
Catch up
15
9-May
Due: Final Assignment
16 Who Am I
e that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it alters working conditions and creates a hostile environment or reasonably inte
, is prohibited. Students should report any discrimination and/or harassment they experience and/or observe to the GCC Office of Studen
ies. Please contact the Disabilities Resource Center in the Student Enrollment Services Building (602-243-8027) for more information.
techniques, styles and exercises to enhance the understanding and delivery of telling stories. Storytelling literature and the history of stor
eir lives and work.
eir own potential for using storytelling, as a tool for communication.
s times above).
nish to cross the floor and find a seat.
g are allowed.
will be dropped from the class. (There are exceptions - ask me)
d will get no points for that day. If you are asked to leave a SECOND time, you will be dropped from the class.
s or changes) and for the college policies included in the student handbook. WEBLINK: http://www.gccaz.edu/catalog/
Internet, or any other source must be properly quoted and cited in a student’s work. Copying content from another source without prop
rn in should be “in your own words.” It is not appropriate for your responses to be exactly the same as someone else’s, or exactly the sam
SSIGNMENTS SECTION of CANVAS
s, prompt and regular attendance is necessary and expected. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class. As a courtesy, if you
be taken away.
MENTS SECTION OF CANVAS) to all reading assignments. Questions will be provided. These are “open book” quizzes with no time limit.
MENTS SECTION OF CANVAS) to all reading assignments. Questions will be provided. These are “open book” quizzes with no time limit.
ased on the class schedule.
of info can be found in the PAGES SECTION)
(found in PAGES SECTION) Print this form out and complete it after you tell.
AS) is due according to the assignment schedule.
least 2 adults) outside of class. You can tell more than one story, but must tell at least one. THERE ARE THREE PARTS TO THIS ASSIGNM
MENTS SECTION OF CANVAS) for the telling
mplete the assignment in CANVAS online. You may use this information for your FAMILY story, but it is not necessary to do so.
w so you can have the questions available.
wo options listed
formance (INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF CANVAS). Several options for events will be available.
CE THAT YOU ATTENDED
IN CANVAS evaluating each of the videos.
G EVENT” ASSIGNMENT IN CANVAS
HECK THE SCHEDULE), ONLINE IN CANVAS and respond to the questions stating what you have learned from this class and how you might
g of the subject matter, the following criteria should be met for all responses to assignments:
20% Reduction
Coherent sentence and paragraph
construction.
50% Reduction
Coherent sentence and paragraph
construction.
Connection to personal life and/or other
areas of life well established.
Connection to personal life and/or other
areas of life provided but could be more
specific.
1-5 errors
5-10 errors
Below Expectations
26-50
Few contributions; Seldom volunteers but
responds to direct queries
Meets Expectations 51-75
Voluntarily contributes to discussion without
prompting
Appears to have read the material, but not
closely or did not read all material
Contributions are sometimes off-topic or
distracting
Clearly read and thought about the material
in advance of class
Contributions are always relevant to
discussion
Participates regularly without monopolizing;
Participates occasionally; Does not respond to Listens and responds to contributions of
contributions of others
others
of ONE GRADE LEVEL
320
100
50
200
30
50
120
40
200
1100
gree on a maximum point value. After submission of the project, it will be evaluated by the teacher and points may be awarded.
ass of the semester (check the schedule).
cellence in any work produced during the semester (in or out of class)
ues for assignments not handed in and awarding letter grades as follows:
r in the class itself, please contact me. If something serious comes up that is preventing you from getting your work done, please let m
SEE THE PAGES SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS
Thursday
19-Jan
Due: Pre-Assessment Quiz
& READ the SYLLABUS
Syllabus Acknowledgement Stories
Review Resources
26-Jan
Due: Chapter 8: “Applications of
Storytelling” (19)
2-Feb
Due: Chapter 1: “What is Storytelling?” (16)
Hand out matrix
One word at a time - One sentence at a time
A story by Mark
9-Feb
Fortunately/Unfortunately
In the style of the adverb
A story by Mark
Feb 16
Practice - Folktale
23-Feb
IN-CLASS TELLING Folktale 7-12
2-Mar
IN-CLASS TELLING Folktale 19-24
9-Mar
Practice - Fact Based/Family
16-Mar
23-Mar
IN-CLASS TELLING – Fact Based/Family 7-12
30-Mar
IN-CLASS TELLING – Fact Based/Family 19-24
6-Apr
A story by Mark
Personal Prompts
13-Apr
Practice - Personal
20-Apr
IN-CLASS TELLING – Personal 7-12
27-Apr
IN-CLASS TELLING – Personal 19-24
4-May
Due: All Extra Credit
Practice - Who Am I
Improv
11-May
Catch up
Fun
es a hostile environment or reasonably interferes with, limits, or deprives a student of the ability to participate in or benefit from any edu
and/or observe to the GCC Office of Student Life in the Student Union. Phone 623.845.3525 or email [email protected].
g (602-243-8027) for more information.
torytelling literature and the history of storytelling will be surveyed. Assist in the integration and application of storytelling to the learning
ed from the class.
www.gccaz.edu/catalog/
content from another source without proper citation is considered plagiarism. Copying another student's work is considered plagiarism.
same as someone else’s, or exactly the same as a previously written paper by you, or by someone else.
eginning of each class. As a courtesy, if you cannot attend class, please contact me by E-mail, especially if an assignment is due or you ar
are “open book” quizzes with no time limit.
re “open book” quizzes with no time limit.
THERE ARE THREE PARTS TO THIS ASSIGNMENT
but it is not necessary to do so.
will be available.
e learned from this class and how you might use what you have learned. Instructions are included in THE PAGES SECTION. This assignmen
No points
Incoherent sentence and paragraph
construction.
Insufficient or incoherent content.
More than 10 errors
Displays Leadership Behavior
76-100
Actively and regularly contributes to
discussion related to class topic
Consistently well-prepared; Investigates and
shares relevant material not explicitly
assigned
Contributions are relevant and promote indepth analysis of material
Models good classroom citizenship. Listens
without interrupting. Responses to others are
appropriate.
Score
cher and points may be awarded.
from getting your work done, please let me know.
ty to participate in or benefit from any educational program or activity.
email [email protected].
nd application of storytelling to the learning environment in the classroom. The practice of telling stories orally will receive the major emp
er student's work is considered plagiarism. Both students will be penalized and receive a “0” on the assignment. Plagiarism may result in a
especially if an assignment is due or you are scheduled to tell on that day.
ded in THE PAGES SECTION. This assignment should be approximately 2-3 well-worded paragraphs - 160-200 wordsfor each section.
ng stories orally will receive the major emphasis.
n the assignment. Plagiarism may result in a student being dropped from the class or even dismissed from the college.
aphs - 160-200 wordsfor each section.
missed from the college.