Modern World Theatre in Europe and LatinAmerica

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Through individual and group readings, students will study European and Latin American dramatic works. Focuses on the relationship between theatre in both form and content, and the society giving rise to a particular work. Works drawn from both the traditional and emerging canon will be examined in terms of acting style, content, imagery, and motive. Students will examine plays from other countries considering their perspectives, relevance and meaning to our own multicultural society in light of prevailing world conditions. Issues such as identity, gender, sexuality, race, class, community, and ethnicity will be analyzed through in-class discussions and library research. Satisfies GE area: UD3