THE 2202 History of Theatre II

Theatre in its purest form is storytelling. Discover how it has evolved throughout the ages from tribal rituals to producing the high-tech blockbusters of today. Explore a wealth of world cultures that influence theatrical traditions. Who are the authors, actors, directors, and designers creating these stories? Read the scripts and explore the spaces that share these stories. This course will explore theatre from the 1700s to present day.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes

• Differentiate major periods of theatre traditions, the practitioners and spaces throughout the ages from a wealth of world cultures
• Identify the influence of cultures on theatre traditions
• Analyze and interpret rituals and scripts throughout the ages from many world cultures

Credit Hours: 3

• Classroom: 3 hours

• Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
• Department: Theatre

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: Yes