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THE 225 History: Romantics to Contemporary General Information

Date February 1st, 2019 Author Beth Johnson Department Visual and Performing 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 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 , Symbolism, Futurism, , 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

Read Realism

Modern Alternatives to Realism

Read alternative style or

Twentieth Century Theatre between the wars

Read Expressionism

Continental European and Latin American theatre in the mid-20th century

Read

English language theatre in the mid-20th century

Read representative 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

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