Global Theater Histories II. 3 credits

Catalog description

This course considers readings in dramatic literature and theater history examples of global theater practices and developments from roughly 1700 CE to the present. This course focuses on diverse world views and functions of theatrical performance as seen in various cultures and historical periods. Areas of study include the occasions, social contexts, styles, and locations of theatrical performances; oral or written texts utilized during dramatic performance; methods of production; and critical perspectives. The course is designed for students with or without prior theater experience. Offered by Theatre . Limited to three attempts.