THE 240 - Theatre History I

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of the history of theatre from the Classical Era to 1700 and focuses on the interrelationship of theatre and society. Topics include important events in theatre design and technology, performance practices, and dramatic literature.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Historical Foundations of Theatre
Cultural Influence of Theatre
Theatrical Design
Acting Traditions
Genres of Dramatic Literature

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

Required Materials:

Access to a computer with Windows 2000 or newer; ability to format documents as .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .html
Internet access.

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

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the major time periods and geographic areas associated with the history of theatre.
Identify performance practices and design elements from various times and places.
Analyze the diversity of cultural, economic, and/or political environments as they affected theatre throughout history.
Analyze dramatic literature with consideration of historical contexts.
Research contemporary theatre productions of plays writtern during the Classical Era to 1700.

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Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023