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PFA 260: Theatre History II
3 credits
This continuation of Theatre History I begins with the English Restoration and examines Neo-Classicism, Romantic, naturalistic and realistic theatre, major avant-garde movements and the development of modern American theatre. Lectures, historical texts, representative dramas, class discussion and recorded productions illuminate the construction of today’s eclectic theatre world. (Distribution Reqs:Arts)
Learning Goals
0192-260: THEATRE HISTORY IIStudents will: 1) become familiar with the arc of theatrical and dramatic development from the Restoration of the British public theatre in 1660 to the theatre forms, movements and personalities of Europe and America from the late 20th ; 2) read and discuss representative examples of the drama of the periods, adding to their knowledge of great dramatic literature; 3) continue the process begun in Theatre History I of understanding their contemporary relationship to theatrical historic development; 4) add to their understanding of theatre production by viewing filmed productions of texts read in class, relating theatre production to historical knowledge and research.
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Sections Offered: Spring 2024 |
| Theatre History II |
| 0192-260-001 |
G. Kelso |
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Mon/Wed |
9:00 am - 10:45 am |
GC - PAC 216 |
3 |
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