COURSE OUTLINE : THRT 005B Last Revised and Approved: 12/10/2014
CURRICULUM
Subject Code and Course Number: THRT 005B
Division : Performing and Communication Arts
Course Title : THEATRE HISTORY II
Summarize the need/purpose/reason for this proposal
To align course with C-id it is necessary to split the scope of THRT 5 into 2 separate classes as follows: THRT 5a Theatre History from Ancient Greece to 1660 (revision of a previously inactivated course) and THRT 5b Theatre History from 1660 to Present Day. (revision of a previously inactivated course)
SLOs (Student Learning Outcomes)
1. Identify and describe major theatrical eras and the major playwrights, actors, and styles of theatrical architecture and production from 1660 to the present day.
2. Synthesize the importance of social, political and religious characteristics as they influence artistic and theatrical development across eras and cultures.
3. Discuss and explain major theories of production and performance from 1660 to the Contemporary era, and apply that understanding the analysis of texts and performances.
SPOs (Student Performance Objectives)
1a. Critique and evaluate the historical, artistic, social and philosophical environments in which theatre exists. 1b. Outline the historical development of theatre from 1660 through the present day. 2a. Compile evidence illustrating how the relationship between the audience and theatre artist has changed over time. 2b. Analyze the role of the theatre arts and its relationship to other parts of society. 2c. Confirm the value and necessity of theatre arts in culture and society 2d. Assess the historical relevance, context and importance of different plays. 2e. Compare, contrast and analyze the world view presented by the playwrights in each play. 3a. Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills such as listening, reasoning, analysis and criticism when reading or viewing plays. 3b. As a theatre patron, analyze and critique dramatic literature and performance
CCOs (Course Content Outline) Part I. Course Introduction
A. Contemporary Critique, Criticism and History.
Part II. The Theatre of the Past
A. The Eighteenth Century B. Theater and Drama in the Nineteenth Century
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Part III. The 20th century and Modern Theater.
A. Realism and Naturalism B. Revolts against Realism; Symbolism, Expressionism, and Epic Theatre
Part IV. Contemporary Theatre
A. Current production performance style. B. Contemporary Plays and Playwrights. C. Aesthetics and Design; Trends and Movements.
Reading and analysis plays and written reactions and evaluations required.
Methods of Instruction Lecture, Guided critical review of theatrical works
Methods of Evaluation of Student Performance Writing: written homework, reading reports, tests and quizzes.
Assignments 1. Read and analyze a given play. Discuss character development. Keep in mind the Political, Economic Religious and Social movements of the period and relate your character analysis to what was occurring historically during the period. 2. Read and analyze a given play. Write a 5-page term paper explaining the political and historical significance of the play. Relate the paper to what was occurring historically during the time period in which the play was written.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Catalog Description History of theatre from the Restoration Theatre to Contemporary times. History and development of theatre and drama in relationship to cultural, political and social conditions of the time. Plays are read for analysis of structure, plot, character and historical relevance. No credit if taken after THRT 005. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grade Mode: L
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Recommended Preparation
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Thrt 005A.
Enrollment Limitations
Instructional Activities associated with TBA
Units : 3.0
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
Credit Type : D Credit – Degree Applicable
Maximum Course Units : 3
Minimum Course Units: 3
Computed Total Carnegie Units : 3.00
Course Unit Totals in Agreement? : No
Course Units Carnegie Compliant by Type and Mode? : Yes
Course Units Carnegie Compliant in Total?: Yes
Total Course Hours by Type and Mode
COURSE HOURS LECTURE LAB ACTIVITY
Scheduled Class Meetings 54 0 0
TBA Hours, Determinate Schedule 0 0 0
*Other Arranged Hours, Variable Schedule 0 0 0
(*Student is required to meet the same number of arranged hours each day or each week)
Override Computed Course Units if Necessary
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COURSE HOURS LECTURE LAB ACTIVITY
Scheduled Class Meetings 3 0 0
TBA Hours, Determinate Schedule 0 0 0
*Other Arranged Hours, Variable Schedule 0 0 0
Projected Student Registration and Attendance
COURSE ATTENDANCE
Registration Capacity 0
Projected Census Enrollment [Total] 0
Projected Census Enrollment [Resident] 0
Projected Census Enrollment [NonResident] 0
Projected PA Hours [Total] 0
Projected PA Hours [Resident] 0
Projected PA Hours [NonResident] 0
COURSE VALUES (TOTAL)
Scheduled Class Hours Regular TBA Hours Variable Arranged Hours
LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV TOTALS
Course Hours 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54
Course Units 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Load Factor 1 0.75 0.7143 1 0.75 0.7143 1 0.75 0.7143
LHE 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
FTEF 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.2
STUDENT AND FACULTY WORKLOADS (WEEKLY, FULL-TERM)
Scheduled Class Hours Regular TBA Hours Variable Arranged Hours
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STUDENTS LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV TOTALS
Instructional 3.38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.38 Hours
Study Hours 6.75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.75
Total 10.13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10.13
FACULTY
Instructional 3.38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.38 Hours Preparatory 3.38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.38 Hours
Total 6.76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.76
Repeatability : Not Repeatable
The repeatable restrictions apply for Credit Courses do not apply to Non-Credit Courses. Only Non-Credit Courses can be repeated on unlimited number of times.
Reason for Repeatability:
Courses for which repetition is necessary to meet major requirements of CSU or UC for completion of a bachelor's degree. Intercollegiate academic or vocational competition Intercollegiate Athletics
Methods of Delivery
Face-to-Face On-Line – Primarily taught via Internet
Hybrid – Blend of On-Campus and On-Line ITV – Instructional T.V.
Maximum Class Size (NCN)
Minimum Qualifications (Discipline)
DRAMA/THEATER ARTS
Semester of First Offering Summer 2015
Defaul Grading Option
L - Course taken for letter grade only
Non-Default Grading Option
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B - Course for grade or pass/no pass E - CE - By Exam U - NG - Non-Graded course N - Non-Credit course P - Course taken for pass/no pass L - Course taken for letter grade only A - Audit
COURSE APPLICABILITY, TRANSFER AND ARTICULATION
Course Credit Status: D Credit – Degree Applicable
State Transfer Code: B Transferable, CSU/Private
State Classification Code: A Liberal Arts/Sciences Degrees
Basic Skills Status/Level: Y NA
Aligns with C-ID Decriptor
Purpose of Course
UC Transferable
IGETC Area: Specify Area
Gen Ed. Local AA degree: Please specify
Natural Science Humanities
AA/AS Diversity Requirement in:
Global Studies
Ethnic & Gender Studies
Other: Please specify
CareerTech Certificate: Indicate name of Certificate(s)
Theater Art Theater Technology
REPRESENTATIVE TEXTBOOKS OR OTHER MATERIALS
Book 1 Author : Wilson, Edwin Title : Living Theatre: A History of Theatre Publisher: McGraw Hill Date of Publication: 2011 Edition: 6th
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Other materials and/or supplies required of students:
Brockett, O.G.: History Of The Theatre, Allyn & Bacon, Inc., 1987. (4th Edition) textbook updated 11/15/2014
RESOURCES & DEPARTMENT PLANNING
Additional Resources Needed:
Facilities Needed to Teach this Course:
General classroom with video projection
Equipment Needed to Teach this Course:
PROGRAM APPLICABILITY
Program Information Program Category
In an approved program. General Education
Part of a new program. Career and Technical Education Program
Not part of an approved program. Noncredit Program
Instructional Methods
Lecture
Lab
Lecture & Lab
Distance Ed / Online Course
Work Experience
Independent Study
TBA
TOP Code Information Program title - TOP Code: 100700 Dramatic Arts
SAM Code
A - Apprenticeship course (Courses offered to apprentices only.)
B - Advanced occupational (Courses taken in the advanced stages of an occupational program. Each “B” level course must have a “C” level prerequisite in the same program area.) PASADENA CITY COLLEGE --FOR COMPLETE OUTLINE OF RECORD SEE PCC WEBCMS DATABASE-- Page 7 of 8 COURSE OUTLINE : THRT 005B Last Revised and Approved: 12/10/2014
C - Clearly occupational (Courses taken in the middle stages of an occupational program. Should provide the student with entry-level job skills.)
D - Possibly occupational (Courses taken in the beginning stages of an occupational program.)
E Non-occupational
NON CREDIT ONLY
Funding Category
A English as a Second Language
B Immigrant Education
C Elementary & Secondary Education
D Health & Safety Education
E Education Programs for Persons with Substantial Disabilities
F Parenting Education
G Family & Consumer Sciences
H Education Programs for Older Adults
I Short-term Vocational Programs With High Employment Potential
J Workforce Preparation Enhanced Funding
K Other Non-Credit Enhanced Funding
L Non-enhanced Funding
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