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THE 101 - Introduction to Theatre


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes the appreciation and analysis of theatrical literature, history, and production.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100  and RDG 100 .
Course Topics:

  • Theatre and Society
  • Theatre Artists and Technicians
  • Production Analysis
  • Comedy and Tragedy
  • Dramatic Literature
  • Theatre History

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

  • Access to a computer with Internet access.
  • Ability to format documents as .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .html

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate the practical and critical skills of a well-informed theatre patron.
  2. Identify the artistic and technical requirements of a theatrical production.
  3. Analyze the basic structural patterns and stylistic elements of pieces of dramatic literature.
  4. Identify the major movements in theatrical history and explain how these movements reflected contemporary society.
  5. Analyze current theatre practices in Western culture.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021