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THE 101 - Introduction to Theatre


Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3

Description: 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 website
Required Materials:
  • Access to a computer with Internet access.
  • Ability to format documents as .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .html

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

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 Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
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  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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