THET 292 Theatre History II

A study of the evolution of global theatre from the 18th century to contemporary theatre including Realism, Expressionism, Kabuki, Chinese Opera, Epic Theatre, and Theatre of the Absurd, continuing on to the highly diversified theatre movements of the post-World War II era, with special attention to issues of diversity, access, the international avant-garde and the impact of technological changes.  Emphasis will be on the play in performance as it reflects the changing physical theatre as well as the social, political, and intellectual currents of the period.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. Identify, organize, and apply critical theories and concepts by identifying and describing the major movements of this era and their structural characteristics.
2. Identify, assess, and generate ideas on the ongoing impact of the risk-taking innovations in theatrical practices, design, and technology in this era.
3. Pose and address questions to evaluate the impact of the diverse social, historical, and cultural ideas on the development of theatre in this era.
4. Apply the concepts and critical theories of the era to develop an appreciation for theatre as collaborative and global art tradition.

Course Objectives

1. Identify, organize, and apply critical theories and concepts by identifying and describing the major movements of this era and their structural characteristics.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Written journal assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT1
2. Identify, assess, and generate ideas on the ongoing impact of the risk-taking innovations in theatrical practices, design, and technology in this era.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT2
3. Pose and address questions to evaluate the impact of the diverse social, historical, and cultural ideas on the development of theatre in this era.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Performance review and production history

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT3
4. Apply the concepts and critical theories of the era to develop an appreciation for theatre as collaborative and global art tradition.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT4