THET 191 Theatre History II

A study of the evolution of theatre from the development of Realism in the 19th century through the Theatre of the Absurd in the 1960's examining Naturalism, Idealism, Symbolism, Expressionism, and Surrealism, continuing to the highly diversified contemporary theatre from the 1960's to the present, with special attention to issues of diversity, access, the international avant-garde, and the impact of technology. Emphasis is on the play in performance reflecting the changing physical theatre, as well as the social, political, and artistic currents of the period.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary issues
   of aesthetics and creativity, by recognizing basic concepts, elements, and stylistic characters
   in theatre.
2. 2. Articulate and evaluate the dramatic script as the primary source for theatrical performance
   as it relates to issues of aesthetics, humanism, and meaning.
   
3. 3. Assess, reflect on, and critically analyze the risk-taking and innovations in theatrical
   practices, stage design, and technology during this era.
   
4. 4. Develop techniques to pose and
   address questions for analyzing and evaluating diverse social, cultural, and historical
   contexts in which theatre developed in the modern theatre.
5. 5. Develop an appreciation for theatre as a collaborative and global art tradition and assess,
   reflect on, and critically analyze its role in illuminating the human condition and the search for
   meaning.
6. 6. Identify and describe the major movements in this era and their characteristics, including
   Theatre of the Absurd, Epic Theatre, Naturalism, Idealism, Symbolism, Expressionism, and
   Surrealism.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary issues
   of aesthetics and creativity, by recognizing basic concepts, elements, and stylistic characters
   in theatre.
2. 2. Articulate and evaluate the dramatic script as the primary source for theatrical performance
   as it relates to issues of aesthetics, humanism, and meaning.
   
3. 3. Assess, reflect on, and critically analyze the risk-taking and innovations in theatrical
   practices, stage design, and technology during this era.
   
4. 4. Develop techniques to pose and
   address questions for analyzing and evaluating diverse social, cultural, and historical
   contexts in which theatre developed in the modern theatre.
5. 5. Develop an appreciation for theatre as a collaborative and global art tradition and assess,
   reflect on, and critically analyze its role in illuminating the human condition and the search for
   meaning.
6. 6. Identify and describe the major movements in this era and their characteristics, including
   Theatre of the Absurd, Epic Theatre, Naturalism, Idealism, Symbolism, Expressionism, and
   Surrealism.