THEA 180 Introduction to Theatre Studies

This course introduces students to basic terminology and methodology used in understanding the scholarly study of theatre. Students will explore the relationship between theory and practice by exploring a range of contexts for theatre study through the following three areas: theatre history, dramatic criticism, and theatre theory. Students will study a sample of cultural and historical influences that form the background of theatre in a global context. Furthermore, students will read a range of dramatic texts alongside major theories of dramatic criticism to understand the practice and as well the critique of canon formation and the sociocultural context in which they were written.

Repeatable: N
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3