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Theatre Courses:

THE204 - Theatre: Romance to Contemporary
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Surveys history, literature, architecture and production practices of theatre in the western world from the nineteenth century to the contemporary scene. Lecture: 3 hrs. Student Performance Outcomes: At the completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1.Identify and list verbally or in writing TEN playwrights (covered within the time period for this course) and at least ONE PLAY from each playwright. 2.Identify and list verbally or in writing TEN theatre practitioners (actors, designers, directors, producers, theorists) covered within the time period for this course. 3.Discuss and define in small group presentations at least ONE of the theatrical "isms" (Romanticism, Melodrama, Naturalism, Realism, Dada/Surrealism, Expressionism, Absurdism, Modernism, and Post-Modernism) covered within the time period for this course.* 4.Describe in class discussion and/or writing the contributions of historically significant theatre practitioners and playwrights on the Western world's cultural tradition. 5.Identify in class discussion and/or writing the structure, themes, and historical significance of FIVE plays covered within the time period for this course. 6.Trace in writing the development of ONE specific aspect of theatre from the 19th century to the Contemporary scenes (choosing from actors and the acting process, design, directing, theatre architecture); OR Through writing and/or visual sketches, translate a play into THREE different theatrical "isms" covered within the time period for this course. 7.Describe in class discussion and/or writing the contributions of at least THREE theatre practitioners from diverse American cultures such as Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Asian-American, and Gay and Lesbian. * This course objective has been identified as a student learning outcome that must be formally assessed as part of the College's Comprehensive Assessment Plan. All faculty teaching this course must collect the required data (see Accessing Student Learning Outcomes form) and submit the required analysis and documentation at the conclusion of the semester to the Office of Assessment and Special Projects. Content Outline: I. Approaching the Nineteenth Century - Major trends and philosophies from the Eighteenth Century II. Theatre and Drama in Europe during the early Nineteenth Century III. Theatre and Drama in the United States during the early Nineteenth Century IV. Theatre and Drama in Europe during the late Nineteenth Century V. Theatre and Drama in the United States during the late Nineteenth Century VI. The Beginnings of Modern Theatre, 1875-1915 VII. The Theatre and Drama in the United States and Europe between the wars VIII. The Post-war Years IX. The Contemporary Scene: What, Where and Who X. Multi-culturalism in Theatre and Drama Grading: Performance on written examinations and assignments; oral presentations; class participation. Effective Term: Spring 2003

THE204 - Theatre: Romance to Contemporary

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Surveys history, literature, architecture and production practices of theatre in the western world from the nineteenth century to the contemporary scene.

Lecture: 3 hrs.

Student Performance Outcomes:
At the completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1.Identify and list verbally or in writing TEN playwrights (covered within the time period for this course) and at least ONE PLAY from each playwright.
2.Identify and list verbally or in writing TEN theatre practitioners (actors, designers, directors, producers, theorists) covered within the time period for this course.
3.Discuss and define in small group presentations at least ONE of the theatrical "isms" (Romanticism, Melodrama, Naturalism, Realism, Dada/Surrealism, Expressionism, Absurdism, Modernism, and Post-Modernism) covered within the time period for this course.*
4.Describe in class discussion and/or writing the contributions of historically significant theatre practitioners and playwrights on the Western world's cultural tradition.
5.Identify in class discussion and/or writing the structure, themes, and historical significance of FIVE plays covered within the time period for this course.
6.Trace in writing the development of ONE specific aspect of theatre from the 19th century to the Contemporary scenes (choosing from actors and the acting process, design, directing, theatre architecture);
OR
Through writing and/or visual sketches, translate a play into THREE different theatrical "isms" covered within the time period for this course.
7.Describe in class discussion and/or writing the contributions of at least THREE theatre practitioners from diverse American cultures such as Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Asian-American, and Gay and Lesbian.

* This course objective has been identified as a student learning outcome that must be formally assessed as part of the College's Comprehensive Assessment Plan. All faculty teaching this course must collect the required data (see Accessing Student Learning Outcomes form) and submit the required analysis and documentation at the conclusion of the semester to the Office of Assessment and Special Projects.

Content Outline:
I. Approaching the Nineteenth Century - Major trends and philosophies from the Eighteenth Century
II. Theatre and Drama in Europe during the early Nineteenth Century
III. Theatre and Drama in the United States during the early Nineteenth Century
IV. Theatre and Drama in Europe during the late Nineteenth Century
V. Theatre and Drama in the United States during the late Nineteenth Century
VI. The Beginnings of Modern Theatre, 1875-1915
VII. The Theatre and Drama in the United States and Europe between the wars
VIII. The Post-war Years
IX. The Contemporary Scene: What, Where and Who
X. Multi-culturalism in Theatre and Drama

Grading:
Performance on written examinations and assignments; oral presentations; class participation.

Effective Term: Spring 2003