THE-225 Theatre History: Romantics to Contemporary
This course surveys the global development of theatre from the late 18th century to the present within its historical, social, political and economic context. Theatre architecture, theatre technology, design concepts, acting styles, and significant dramatic works will be explored. The course also includes the discussion of theatre traditions of non-Western cultures. This course carries SUNY General Education Humanities and World History and Global Awareness credit.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify the production styles and historical contexts of the major periods of theatre history from the 1800s to the present.
- Acknowledge the interrelationships among civilizations and cultures by relating works of literature to both their socio-economic and historical contexts, and to the available theatre technology, architecture, and performance practices.
- Present on a modern theatrical movement such as Naturalism, Symbolism, Futurism, Surrealism, Expressionism, etc....
- Students will examine the structures, systems, and interrelationships among civilizations and cultures within historical and/or contemporary contexts, that impacted shifts in modern theatrical production in order to present their findings to a classroom audience and in writing.