THTR 32510 - History Of Modern Drama

Students will explore a wide variety of theatrical styles developed since 1879 comprising modern drama including realism and the breaks from realism to discover their origins in society, culture and historical events and their effects on contemporary drama. Students will develop skills in script analysis and interpretation and apply them to various theatrical texts, recorded media and live production.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. To explore plays in both written and produced form with a thorough understanding of play analysis.
2. To demonstrate an understanding of the forms, styles, and trends of the modern period of theatre literature and production and the artists involved.
3. To articulate and defend a specific point of view through discussion and in written form.
4. To begin to create a vision of where theatre could go in the future.