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 Read Theatre of the Absurd 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.