Multicultural Perspectives Within Theatre Subject Area/Course Number: DRAMA-015
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Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 Course Title: Multicultural Perspectives Within Theatre Subject Area/Course Number: DRAMA-015 New Course OR Existing Course X Author(s): Nicholaus Garcia, Josephine Perry Subject Area/Course No.: Drama 15 Units:3 Course Title: Multicultural Perspectives Within Theatre Discipline(s): Drama Pre-Requisite(s): None Co-Requisite(s): None Advisories: Eligibility for English 100 Catalog Description: Drama 15 is an interdisciplinary course focusing on the relationships of expression, imagination and experience in dramatic art forms as they pertain to African American, Latino American, Asian American and Euro- American theatre. The course also explores dramatic art as a cultural force in conjunction with music, dance and movement, storytelling, spoken word, film and the visual arts in relationship to the plays which are studied throughout the course. Also included is critical analysis of both individual and collaborative contributions of actors, directors, playwrights and designers as they relate to live theatrical productions. Schedule Description: Embark upon a journey to explore the varied theatrical productions, play scripts, and storytelling techniques through the multicultural lens of African American, Latino American, Asian American and Euro- American cultures in order to discover the world around us which can be profoundly revealed through the dramatic arts. Hrs/Mode of Instruction: Lecture: _54___ Scheduled Lab: ____ HBA Lab: ____ Composition: ____ Activity: ____ Total Hours 54 ____ Credit Credit Degree Applicable (DA) Grading Pass/No Pass (P/NP) Repeatability 0 Credit Non-Degree (NDA) Letter (LR) 1 Student Choice (SC) 2 3 Last date of Assessment: _______________ Cohort #: __2___ Please apply for: LMC General Education Requirement(s): Arts and Humanities Transfer to: CSU UC GETC Area _3A___ CSU GE Area_C1___ C-ID Number ______ Course is Baccalaureate Level: Yes No Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 1 of 8 Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 Course Title: Multicultural Perspectives Within Theatre Subject Area/Course Number: DRAMA-015 Signatures: Department Chair Date Librarian Date Dean (Technical Review) Date Curriculum Committee Chair Date President/Designee Date CCCCD Approval Date (Board or Chancellor's Office) Date STAND ALONE COURSE: X YES NO Course approved by Curriculum Committee as Baccalaureate Level: YES NO LMC GE Requirement Approved by the Curriculum Committee: _________________ FOR OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION ONLY. DO NOT WRITE IN THE SECTION BELOW. Begin in Semester ______________ Catalog year 20____/20_____ Class Max: ________________ Dept. Code/Name:_______________ T.O.P.s Code: _____________ Crossover course 1/ 2: _____________ ESL Class: ____Yes / No________ DSPS Class: _Yes / No_____ Coop Work Exp: ___Yes / No_____ Class Code A Liberal Arts & Sciences SAM Code A Apprenticeship Remediation Level B Basic Skills B Developmental Preparatory B Advanced Occupational NBS Not Basic Skills C Adult/Secondary Basic Education C Clearly Occupational D Personal Development/Survival D Possibly Occupational E For Substantially Handicapped E* Non-Occupational F Parenting/Family Support G Community/Civic Development *Additional criteria needed H General and Cultural 1 One level below transfer I Career/Technical Education 2 Two levels below transfer J Workforce Preparation Enhanced 3 Three levels below transfer K Other non-credit enhanced Not eligible for enhanced Institutional Student Learning Outcomes: Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 2 of 8 Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 Course Title: Multicultural Perspectives Within Theatre Subject Area/Course Number: DRAMA-015 X General Education SLOs: At the completion of the LMC general education program, a student will: 1. read critically and communicate effectively as a writer and speaker. 2. understand connections among disciplines and apply interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. 3. think critically and creatively 4. consider the ethical implications inherent in knowledge, decision-making and action. 5. possess a worldview informed by diverse social, multicultural and global perspectives. Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs): 1. Critically evaluate a film and/or play by writing an essay which synthesizes social and historical events and important themes in specified films and plays. (Drama -030, Drama -070, Drama-015) 2. Effectively communicate onstage as a performer or direct other performers in scenes to create a dramatic statement. This is evaluated through clear and projected speech, body fluidity and movement and specific, conscious choices a student makes. (Drama 20, 21, 42, 60, 62, etc.) 3. Write a short screenplay or play which has at least 2 characters in conflict with one another that deals with interpersonal, social or political issues in a way which shows creativity and innovation. Or critically evaluate a short screenplay or play or a full-length screenplay or play in an essay which shows the students understands the essential elements of dramatic writing. (Drama-062) 4. Show appreciation for a stage production by writing an essay or critique which reflects on the qualities which make for excellence on the stage and which draws upon historical knowledge and understanding of the entire theatrical process (Drama-016) 5. Write, shoot and direct a short documentary film which is coherent and shows creativity of thought and process. Or write an essay or answer questions which shows an appreciation of the documentary film (Drama-071) 6. Observe, monitor and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of oneself, then apply feedback to improve skills and learning (All Drama courses) Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs): 1. Critically read, analyze and discuss plays from a socio-historic and/or artistic perspective and write critical evaluations of plays using the vocabulary, skills, tools and language of drama. (GESLO 1) (PSLO 1, 4) 2. Synthesize ideas, concepts and facts from a variety of disciplines, such as theatre, film, dance, visual art, music, literature, science, philosophy, ethics and sociology in order to evaluate the content and meaning of theater. (GESLO 2) (PSLO 1, 4) 3. Analyze the impact of theater on society. (GESLO 3) (PSLO 1) 4. Identify and evaluate ethical dilemmas and moral issues inherent in filmed, written and/or performed works. (GESLO 4) (PSLO 1, 4) 5.Compare and contrast how the cultural context of a dramatic work conveys meaningful connections and experiences across cultures. (GESLO 5) (PSLO 1) CSLO 1: Critically read, analyze and discuss plays from a socio-historic and/or artistic perspective; write critical evaluations of plays using the vocabulary, skills, tools and language of drama. (GESLO 1) Performance Review or Research Paper: The student shall attend live theater production(s) and write review(s) that evaluate in detail, his/her observation of the six elements of theatre (actor, director, script, space, design, and audience). Or the student may select to write a 5-7 page research paper on a controversial theatre topic related to a play that requires student to evaluate critique and analyze subject of play. Form Revised 5-18-2016 Page 3 of 8 Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 Course Title: Multicultural Perspectives Within Theatre Subject Area/Course Number: DRAMA-015 Rationale: This assignment allows students to analyze critique and evaluate a live theatre production or a controversial theatre topic using the skills, tools, vocabulary and language of drama. Group Presentations/Peer Review: From a list of plays a group of students research a play from various perspectives such as biographical information about the playwright, the cultural context of the play, the cultural context during the time the play was written, history of the play itself, moral and ethical dilemmas, and artistic perspectives. Each student is responsible for researching a specific focus of the play and contributing to an oral presentation. The student audience reviews the presentation and writes a peer review about the presentation documenting what he/she learned about the play. Rationale: This assignment allows students to analyze plays from a socio-historic and artistic perspective using the language of drama and to be exposed to the analysis of many plays via the student presentations. Final Exam: On the final exam students answer a compare and contrast question between two plays regarding the socio-historic or cultural context of the plays. Rationale: This question allows students to analyze the connection between plays in terms of the socio- historic and/or cultural context of the plays. CSLO 2: Synthesize ideas, concepts and facts from a variety of disciplines, such as theatre, film, dance, visual art, music, literature, science, philosophy, ethics and sociology in order to evaluate the content and meaning of theater. (GESLO 2) Group Presentations/Peer Review: From a list of plays a group of students research a play from various perspectives such as sociology, ethics, literature, philosophy and other art forms. Each student is responsible to research a specific focus of the play and make a presentation. The student audience reviews the presentation and writes a peer review about the presentation documenting what he/she learned about the play. Rationale: This assignment allows students to analyze plays from an interdisciplinary