Personal interpretation : connecting your audience to heritage resources /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Contributor: Brochu, Lisa
Other authors / contributors: Merriman, Tim
Imprint: [Fort Collins, Colo.] : National Association for Interpretation, c2002.
Format: Book
Language:English
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Table of Contents:
  • The story behind the book
  • The semantics of interpretation
  • Reviewing the basics. Overview of interpretive profession
  • Exploring our roots. History of interpretation ; Defining what we do
  • Interpretation theory. Differentiating personal and nonpersonal interpretation ; Principles of interpretation ; An approach to communication ; NPS interpretive equation ; Providing complete experiences ; NAI's interpretive approach
  • Program preparation. Understanding your audience ; Developing your message ; Stating a theme ; Interpretation has a purpose ; Growing your creativity
  • Message delivery techniques. Keep it organized ; Questioning strategies
  • Illustrative techniques. Make in enjoyable
  • Program delivery. Writing a program outline ; Setting the stage ; Helpful hints
  • Informal interpretation. Personal contacts ; Interpretive log book
  • Self-improvement. Evaluation techniques ; Becoming a better professional.