THEA 141 - Theatre of the World

Credit(s): 3

THEATRE OF THE WORLD
Component: Lecture
What is the purpose of theatre? How have theatre artists and playwrights used this form across time and cultures to speak deeply to their concerns of the day?

These questions are at the heart of this course and will come up every day as we encounter each new play, historical period and culture. This is a basic introduction to the dramatic literature of the central cultures of the world: European, Asian, Latin, African, American and Arabian. A main focus of this course will be the intersection of art and society. We (the professor and the students) will all be engaged in making connections between the plays, contemporary issues and the students’ lives. While theatre will be central to the course, many of the other arts will play a part as the definition of theatre in many cultures includes dance, shadow play, puppets, music, singing, ceremony and image making.

Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

University Breadth: History and Cultural Change College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP B: A&S History & Cultural Change Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communication Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across Cultures GE3B: Work Independently Across Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications