The course offers an overview of the formal elements that distinguish one theatrical period from another. By the end of the course the student will be able to 1) accurately list and define the scriptural and performance elements of most Western dramatic forms, 2) accurately identify the historical period of a play based on analysis of dramatic elements and 3) effectively develop and execute research of a play to gain greater depth of the knowledge concerning that play.
THEA 240: Theatre History
Program
Attributes
Required for the major,
Research Component,
Upper-Level,
Visual & Performing Arts Division