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Course Outline moorpark - THA M04 I. CATALOG INFORMATION A. Discipline: THEATRE B. Subject Code and Number: THA M04 C. Course Title: History of the Theatre D. Credit Course units: Units: 3 Lecture Hours per week: 3 Lab Hours per week : 0 Variable Units : No E. Student Learning Hours: Lecture Hours: Classroom hours: 52.5 - 52.5 Laboratory/Activity Hours: Laboratory/Activity Hours 0 - 0 Total Combined Hours in a 17.5 week term: 52.5 - 52.5 F. Non-Credit Course hours per week G. May be taken a total of: X 1 2 3 4 time(s) for credit H. Is the course co-designated (same as) another course: No X Yes If YES, designate course Subject Code & Number: I. Course Description: Explores the major innovations, trends, works, and playwrights in historical theatrical movements from classical Greek and Roman theatre through the 17th century. Examines the social and political context of specific dramatic movements and the influences of theatre on society. J. Entrance Skills *Prerequisite: No X Yes Course(s) *Corequisite: No X Yes Course(s) Limitation on Enrollment: No X Yes Recommended Preparation: No X Yes Course(s) Other: No X Yes file:///E/Courses/THA%20M04%205226%20(Outline%20Update,%20Fall%202018).htm[4/23/2019 3:56:48 PM] Course Outline moorpark - THA M04 K. Other Catalog Information: Course Credit Limitations: Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P”. Honors Program requires a letter grade. C-ID: THTR 113 II. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the course, a student will be able to: Methods of evaluation will be consistent with, but not limited by, the following types or examples. Quizzes demonstrate basic knowledge of the physical theatre, dramatic Tests 1 literature, and dramatic theory of the major periods of theatrical Class discussions on history, and theatre's relationship to other parts of society. required vocabulary and terminology Quizzes discern the relationship of historical, artistic, social, and Tests philosophical environments as they relate to major changes in 2 Class discussions on the form and content of theatre and evaluate their impact on required vocabulary and culture and society. terminology Instructor will evaluate a utilize dramatic criticism from various sources to analyze written comparative critical 3 exemplary pieces of dramatic literature to explore the world view analysis using an presented by the playwrights in each play. appropriate rubric Quizzes and tests on identify and differentiate between the characteristics of the major major theatrical movements, 4 theatrical movements from the Greeks through the 17th century. vocabulary, and historical terminology Quizzes and tests on compile evidence illustrating how the relationship between the major theatrical movements, 5 audience and theatre artist has changed over time. vocabulary, and historical terminology Quizzes demonstrate the ability to define basic terms of theatre history Tests 6 and dramatic criticism and apply these to analysis of a live Class discussions on production. required vocabulary and terminology file:///E/Courses/THA%20M04%205226%20(Outline%20Update,%20Fall%202018).htm[4/23/2019 3:56:48 PM] Course Outline moorpark - THA M04 Quizzes Tests name influential plays and playwrights from the Golden Age of 7 Class discussions on Greek Drama to the 17th century. required vocabulary and terminology III. COURSE CONTENT Learning Estimated % Topic Outcomes Lecture (must total 100%) The Origins of the Theatre as Ritual 1, 2, 3, 5, 15.00% --The Ritual and Mythology of Ancient Egypt and Asia 6, 7 Greek, Roman and Byzantine Drama 1, 2, 3, 5, 25.00% --The Evolution of Theatrical Art from Ritual 6, 7 Drama of the Middle Ages 1, 2, 3, 5, 10.00% --Liturgical Drama and Morality Plays 6 The Italian Renaissance, Elizabethan Drama, and Early Humanism (including Shakespeare) 1, 2, 3, 5, 25.00% --Analysis of texts 6, 7 --Development of the theatrical space --Cultural development of specific theatrical practices Neo-classicism, 18th Century British Drama, and French Theatre --Analysis of texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 15.00% --Development of the theatrical space 5, 6 --Cultural development of specific theatrical practices The Restoration Theatre: Theatrical Traditions of Seventeeth and Eighteenth Century England 1, 2, 3, 4, 10.00% --Analysis of texts 5, 6 --Development of the theatrical space --Cultural development of specific theatrical practices IV. TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS A. Writing assignments Writing assignments are required. Possible assignments may include, but are not limited to: one research paper based on topics such as the characteristics of the major theatrical 1 movements from the Greeks through the 17th century. 2 critique of a live performance based on dramatic criticisms covered in class. 3 one research paper based on topics discussed prior to the mid-term. B. Appropriate outside assignments Appropriate outside assignments are required. Possible assignments may include, but are not limited to: attend a professional, live theatre event in order to analyze the production using the 1 basic terms of theatre history and dramatic criticism. complete reading assignments in the required text and in recommended books, plays 2 and articles. C. Critical thinking assignments file:///E/Courses/THA%20M04%205226%20(Outline%20Update,%20Fall%202018).htm[4/23/2019 3:56:48 PM] Course Outline moorpark - THA M04 Critical thinking assignments are required. Possible assignments may include, but are not limited to: 1 compare/contrast modern productions of classic plays. research and write a paper on a major movement in classical theatre (e.g., the Golden 2 Age of Greek Drama). participate in group or individual oral presentations on historical, social and/or political 3 movements started in the theatre. V. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to: X Distance Education – When any portion of class contact hours is replaced by distance education delivery mode (Complete DE Addendum, Section XV) X Lecture/Discussion X Laboratory/Activity X Other (Specify) Instructor will use video and still images to enhance lectures on theatrical periods and styles. X Optional Field Trips Required Field Trips VI. METHODS OF EVALUATION Methods of evaluation may include, but are not limited to: X Essay Exam X Classroom Skill Demonstration Discussion Problem Solving X Reports/Papers/ X Participation Exam Journals X Objective Exams X Projects X Other (specify) Instructor will utilize appropriate rubrics for research papers and play analyzes. VII. REPRESENTATIVE TEXTS AND OTHER COURSE MATERIALS Brockett, Oscar G., and Franklin J. Hildy. History of the Theatre. 11th ed. Pearson, 2013. Hartnoll, Phyllis, and Enoch Brater. The Theatre: A Concise History. 4th ed. Thames and Hudson, 2012. Wilson, Edwin, and Alvin Goldfarb. Living Theatre: A History of the Theatre. 7th ed. Norton, 2018. Wilson, Edwin, and Alvin Goldfarb. Theatre: The Lively Art. 9th ed. McGraw-Hill Education, 2016. file:///E/Courses/THA%20M04%205226%20(Outline%20Update,%20Fall%202018).htm[4/23/2019 3:56:48 PM] Course Outline moorpark - THA M04 VIII. STUDENT MATERIALS FEES X No Yes IX. PARALLEL COURSES College Course Number Course Title Units Saddleback TA 25 Theatre History: Primitive to Renaissance 3 College Saddleback TA 26 Theatre History: Renaissance to Contemporary 3 College LA City College THEATER 110 History of the World Theater 3 LA Pierce College THEATER 110 History of World Theater 3 CSU Fresno DRAMA 62 Theatre Today 3 CSU Long Beach THEA 221 History of Theatre and Drama to 1660 3 Cal Poly Pomona TH 203 Introduction to the Theatre 4 CSU Fullerton THTR 200 Art of the Theatre 3 CSU Northridge TH 222 Mapping World Theatre and Drama 3 X. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Courses Requiring a Masters Degree: Master's degree or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance OR Bachelor’s in drama/theater/performance AND Master’s in comparative literature, English, speech, literature, or humanities OR the equivalent. XI. ARTICULATION INFORMATION A. Title V Course Classification: 1. This course is designed to be taken either: Pass/No Pass only (no letter grade possible); or X Letter grade (P/NP possible at student option) 2. Degree status: Either X Associate Degree Applicable; or Non-associate Degree Applicable B. Moorpark College General Education: 1. Do you recommend this course for inclusion on the Associate Degree General Education list? Yes: X No: If YES, what section(s)? A1 - Natural Sciences - Biological Science A2 - Natural Sciences - Physical Science B1 - Social and Behavioral Sciences - American History/Institutions B2 - Social and Behavioral Sciences - Other Social Behavioral Science X C1 - Humanities - Fine or Performing Arts C2 - Humanities - Other Humanities D1 - Language and Rationality - English Composition D2 - Language and Rationality - Communication and Analytical Thinking E1 - Health/Physical Education E2 - PE or Dance F - Ethnic/Gender Studies file:///E/Courses/THA%20M04%205226%20(Outline%20Update,%20Fall%202018).htm[4/23/2019 3:56:48 PM] Course Outline moorpark - THA M04 C. California State University(CSU) Articulation: 1. Do you recommend this course for transfer credit to CSU? Yes: X No: 2. If YES do you recommend this course for inclusion on the CSU General Education list? Yes: X No: If YES, which area(s)? A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 X C2 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 E D. University of California (UC) Articulation: 1. Do you recommend this course