Syllabus
THE 225 Theatre History: Romantics to Contemporary General Information
Date February 1st, 2019 Author Beth Johnson Department Visual and Performing Arts Course Prefix THE Course Number 225 Course Title Theatre History: Romantics to Contemporary Course Information
Credit Hours 3 Lecture Contact Hours 3 Lab Contact Hours 0 Other Contact Hours 0 Catalog Description This course surveys the development of theatre from the late 18th century to the present within its social, political and economic context. Theatre architecture, theatre technology, design concepts, acting styles, and significant dramatic works will be explored. The course also includes the discussion of theatre traditions of non-Western cultures. Key Assessment This course contains a Key Assessment for the programs Prerequisites ENG 101 Co-requisites None Grading Scheme Letter First Year Experience/Capstone Designation
This course DOES NOT satisfy the outcomes applicable for status as a FYE or Capstone. SUNY General Education
This course is designated as satisfying a requirement in the following SUNY Gen Ed categories Humanities Other World Civilizations FLCC Values February 1st, 2019 11:25 am 1/3 Institutional Learning Outcomes Addressed by the Course Inquiry Interconnectedness Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the production styles and historical contexts of the major periods of Eastern and Western theatre history from the 1800s to the present. 2. Relate works of literature to both their socio-economic and historical context, and to the available theatre technology, architecture, and production elements. 3. Present on a modern theatrical movement such as Naturalism, Symbolism, Futurism, Surrealism, Expressionism, etc.... 4. Trace shifts in production through different theatrical periods and/or styles in order to present their findings to a classroom audience.
Program Affiliation
This course is required as a core program course in the following program AA Liberal Arts and Sciences - Theatre Outline of Topics Covered
Continental Europe in the early 19th century
English language theatre in the early 19th century
English language theatre in the late 19th century
Continental European and Latin American theatre in the late 19th century
The beginnings of modern Realism
Read Realism
Modern Alternatives to Realism
Read alternative style drama or comedy
Twentieth Century Theatre between the wars
Read Expressionism
Continental European and Latin American theatre in the mid-20th century
English language theatre in the mid-20th century
Read representative play ex. Maeia Irene,Forne’s Fefu and Her Friends.
Theatre of Africa
Read African Drama
Continental European and Latin American Theatre in the late 20th century
February 1st, 2019 11:25 am 2/3 Read Epic Theatre
English Language theatre in the late 20th century
Read representative play (for example Caryl Churchill’s Cloud 9)
Contemporary Theatre
Read representative play (for example Suzan-Lori Parks Topdog/Underdog)
February 1st, 2019 11:25 am 3/3