12/21/2024 5:23:52 PM	THAR 1 Course Outline as of Fall 2005	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 1	Title:  WORLD THEATRE
Full Title:  World Theatre Through Time
Last Reviewed:5/11/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

An overview of the major periods in world theatre history through significant works of dramatic literature, as well as the global and cultural influences from which they emerged.  Students are introduced to major theatrical styles, artists, design, and technical developments of world theatre from the origins of drama to the contemporary stage. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between theatre of different times and cultures, and the historical importance of theatre in society. Attendance at one or more SRJC Theatre Arts Department productions is required.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Eligibility for ENGL C1000 ( or ENGL 1A)

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

An overview of the major periods in world theatre history through significant works of dramatic literature, as well as the global and cultural influences from which they emerged.  Students are introduced to major theatrical styles, artists, design, and technical developments of world theatre from the origins of drama to the contemporary stage.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Eligibility for ENGL C1000 ( or ENGL 1A)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
Area:	E H	Humanities Global Perspective and Environmental Literacy
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	C1	Arts		Fall 1981
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	3A	Arts		Fall 1981
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: THTR 113	Theatre History 1	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): THAR1

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate a general knowledge of the major periods of world theatre,

   including significant movements, forms, artists, and literature.

2.  Integrate knowledge of the larger historic context (social, economic,

   political, geographic, and cultural) with the study of each major

   period in world theatre.

3.  Examine the interconnections between the theatres of different world

   cultures, civilizations, and historic periods.

4.  Compare and contrast basic elements of dramatic structure used in

   significant works from various cultures, civilizations, and periods

   in world theatre.

5.  Conduct basic script analysis and scholarly research in the

   preparation of written critiques, discussions, and artistic projects.

6.  Identify and interpret thematic elements, including common thematic

   threads, within a historical and/or cultural context.

7.  Apply various theories of aesthetic and critical analysis in the

   reading and interpretation of plays.

8.  Analyze the relationship between the methods of production used during

   a script's period of origin and the structure of that script.

9.  Expand critical comprehension through discussion of the literary

   and artistic value of a script, as well as its historical context.

10. Support one's own interpretation of a theatrical script with examples

   drawn from script analysis and research, while recognizing that there

   may be many valid interpretations of the same work.

11. Compare and contrast the present position of theatre in our modern

   United States society to that of past cultures, civilizations, and

   periods in world theatre.

Topics and Scope

I.    What is Theatre?

     A.  Identifying theatre today

         1.  Functions of theatre today

         2.  Locations of theatre today

         3.  Elements of theatre today

         4.  Relationship between our society and theatre today

     B.  The structure of a historical and cultural survey

         1.  Functions of theatre in different times and cultures

         2.  Locations of theatre in different times and cultures

         3.  Elements of theatre in different times and cultures

         4.  Relationship between different societies and their theatre

II.   The Origins of Theatre

III.  Theatre as Literature: Script Analysis

     A.  How to read a play

     B.  Aristotle's poetics

     C.  Suspension of disbelief and aesthetic distance

     D.  Genres, styles & conventions

     E.  Structural elements of a script

IV.  Theatre Research and Resources

     A.  Basic research techniques

     B.  Introduction to theatre resources

     C.  The role of research in theatre

         1.  For theatre historians and educators

         2.  For dramaturgs

         3.  For theatre artists

Regarding V through XXII below--for each of the following historical

periods and geographic cultures, the class will touch on:

  - Major historical events and cultural movements of the period

  - The theatre's function/relationship to the larger society

  - Who attended the theatre, why, and when

  - Major contributions to world theatre during the period

  - Major artists of the period and/or major works

  - Changes in theatre architecture and design, and the reasons why

  - Relationship of the period's theatre to that of other cultures and

    time periods

The class will also read, analyze, and discuss 8-12 representative works

and major plays corresponding with many of these periods and cultures.]

V.    Classical Greek Theatre

VI.   Classical Roman Theatre

VII.  The Theatre of Asia

     A.  India

     B.  China

     C.  Japan

VIII. Medieval Theatre in Europe

IX.   The Renaissance: Italy

X.    The Renaissance: England

XI.   The Renaissance: The Spanish Golden Age

XII.  The Renaissance: France

XIII. The Theatre of Revolution

     A.  Restoration Theatre

     B.  18th Century European Theatre

     C.  Theatre and Colonialism

XIV.  Theatre of Latin America

XV.   Popular Theatre of 19th Century

     A.  Romanticism

     B.  Melodrama

XVI.  Realism and Naturalism

XVII. Antirealism

     A.  The "isms"

     B.  Epic Theatre

XVIII.U.S. Theatre of the 20th century

     A.  Early 20th century

     B.  Post-war period

     C.  New voices in late century

XIX.  The Musical

XX.   World Theatre of 20th century

     A.  Postmodernism

     B.  New voices in world theatre

XXI.  Africa and the African Diaspora

XXII. World Theatre in the New Millennium

Assignments:

As a 3-hour lecture course, students will complete 6 hours of homework per

week, which may include:

1.  Reading approximately 30-50 pages per week, including 8-12 plays and

   supplemental material.

2.  Preparing to participate in class exercises and discussions relating

   to the plays read and subjects studied.

3.  Take-home quizzes on assigned reading, assessing students' retention

   and interpretation of material read. Some instructors may choose to

   add in-class quiz questions or require in-class quizzes instead.

4.  Attending 1-3 Theatre Arts department productions and analyzing them

   from a cultural/historical perspective in class discussions.

5.  Writing Assignments - Students will complete 8-10 pages of written

   work over the course of the semester, broken down into 4-5 short

   written assignments.  Examples include:

  A.  Library research assignment, intended to introduce students to

      research techniques relating to the theatre (approx. 2 pages)

  B.  Production critique, analyzing an attended performance using

      historic aesthetic criteria, or comparing/contrasting it with

      attending a play during another cultural/historical period studied.

  C.  Research and create an informative biography handout (1-2 pages) or

      small classroom display (approx. 11"x17") on an important figure

      from world theatre history not covered in the text. (Each student,

      or team, is assigned a different individual to research.)

  D.  Antirealistic treatment for a realistic play - each student, or

      team, creatively re-interprets a realistic play read by the class,

      applying concepts of an antirealistic style.  (Approx. 2 pages.)

  E.  Written summary, with bibliography, for the creative project (see

      #6. below)  Approx. 2-3 pages.

6. Creative Project:  Each student completes a creative project relating

  to the historical/cultural focus of the class.  Some examples include

  performing a scene from a period studied, writing a 10-minute one-act

  play in an antirealistic style, conceptualizing a historical costume or

  set design, or building a model of a historical theatre.  Evaluated on

  preparation, research, and historic/script analysis applications, not

  skill.  (8-10 hours of preparation, with documention.  See #5E. above.)

7. Studying for the following:

  A.  Midterm Exam (assessment up to midpoint)

  B.  Final Exam (assessment from midpoint to final)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 20 - 35%
Written homework, Research papers, Project summary
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 50 - 60%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Short answer, essay, take-home/in-class quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 25%
Attendance and participation, creative project

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

The Longman Anthology of Drama and Theater:  A Global Perspective (Compact

 Edition).  Greenwald, Michael, Schultz, Roger, and Pomo, Roberto D.

 Longman: 2002.

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