12/27/2024 9:18:26 AM	THAR 1 Course Outline as of Fall 2012	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		8 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.  Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between theatre of different times and cultures, and the historical importance of theatre in society. Attendance at two 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.  Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between theatre of different times and cultures, and the historical importance of theatre in society. Attendance at two or more SRJC Theatre Arts Department productions is required.

(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:

In order to achieve these learning outcomes, during the course the student will:

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

      including significant movements, practices, forms, artists, and literature.

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

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

      period in world theatre.

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

      significant works from various cultures, civilizations, and periods

      in world theatre.

4.   Conduct basic script analysis and scholarly research in the

      preparation of written critiques, discussions, and creative projects.

5.   Identify and interpret thematic elements, including common thematic

      threads, within a historical and/or cultural context.

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

      reading and interpretation of plays.

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

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

8.   Expand critical comprehension through discussion of the literary

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

9. 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.

10. Compare and contrast the present position of theatre in modern

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

      periods in world theatre.

Topics and Scope

I.       What is Theatre?

         A.  Defining Theatre

              1.  Theatre and its relationship to other art forms

              2.   Aesthetics and personal response to the arts

              3.  Theatre's role in society today  

          B.  The benefits of studying theatre history

         C.  Origins of theatre

II.      Theatre as Literature: Introduction to Script Analysis

         A.  Differences between scripts and other forms of literature

         B.  Aristotle's poetics

               1.  Character

               2.  Plot

               3.  Theme

               4.  Diction

               5.  Music

               6.  Spectacle

         C.  Structural elements of a script

III.      Theatre in Performance

              1.  Relationship of audience and performance

                    a.  Willing suspension of disbelief

                    b.  Aesthetic distance

              2.  Genres, styles & conventions

              3.  Components of theatre today (brief overview)

IV.     Theatre Research and Resources

         A.   Basic research techniques

         B.   Introduction to theatre resources

         C.  The role of research in theatre

         D.  Citing research sources

V.       Classical Greek Theatre

VI.      Classical Roman Theatre

VII.     Classical Theatre of Asia

         A.  India

         B.  China

         C.  Japan

VIII.   Medieval Theatre in Europe

IX.     The Renaissance: Italy

         A.  Perspective and illusionistic scenery

         B.  Commedia dell'arte

X.      The Renaissance: England

         A.  Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre

         B.  Shakespeare

XI.     The Renaissance: Spain

         A.  The Spanish Golden Age

         B.  Theatre in the New World

XII.    The Renaissance: France

         A.  Neoclassicism

         B.  Moliere

XIII.   Western Theatre:  Late 17th-Early 19th Century

         A.  Restoration and 18th Century Theatre in England

         B.  18th Century European Theatre

         C.  Theatre and Colonialism

XIV.    Popular Western Theatre of 19th Century

         A.  Romanticism

         B.  Melodrama

         C.  Other forms and theatre-related entertainment

XV.    Modern Theatre:  Realism and Naturalism

XVI.   Modern Theatre:  Antirealism

         A.  The "isms"

         B.  Epic Theatre

XVII.  Theatre in the United States

         A.  Early/mid-20th century

         B.  History of the Broadway musical

XVIII. Theatre of Africa and the African Diaspora

XIX.   Contemporary Theatre of Asia and the Middle East

XX.    Contemporary Theatre of Latin America

XXI.   Contemporary Western Theatre

         A.  Postmodernism

         B.  Experimental and avant garde

         C.  New voices in world theatre

XXII.  World Theatre in the New Millennium

 

Regarding V through XXII for each of the major historical

periods and geographic cultures, the class may 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

Assignments:

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

week, which will include:

Homework and Graded Assignments:

 

1.   Reading approximately 30-60 pages per week, including 8-12 plays and

      supplemental material.

 

2.   Attending 2-3 Theatre Arts department productions and analyzing them

      from a cultural/historical perspective in class discussions and written assignments.

 

3.   Quizzes:  There will be short quizzes on assigned scripts and/or supplemental

      reading, assessing students' retention and interpretation of material read.  

       Depending on the instructor, the quizzes may be daily or approx. weekly; they

       may be take-home, in-class or a combination.

 

4.   Writing Assignments:  In addition to exam essay questions (see #3 below), students

      will complete 2-4 written assignments over the course of the semester (totalling

      approx. 8-15 pages of written work for the course).

      Examples of such assignments include:

      A.  Research Assignment:  A series of research tasks intended to introduce students

            to research technique, methodology, and resources relating to world theatre

            history.

      B.  Production Critique:  Attend a production and analyze the experience using

            historic aesthetic criteria, or identify the contributions and/or similarities of this

            production to those of other cultural/historical periods studied.

      C.  Script Analysis:  Analyze an assigned script applying analysis criteria introduced

            in the course.

      D.  Creative Project:  Each student completes a creative project relating to the

             historical/cultural focus of the class.  All projects have a written component

             and are evaluated on preparation, research, and historic/script analysis

             applications, not skill.  (8-10 hours of preparation, with documentation.)

 

5.   2-3 Exams:

      A.  In addition to multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching and/or T/F questions,

            all exams will contain essay questions.  Exams may include one or more

            take-home essays, in addition to the in-class portion.

      B.  Exams will include material from both assigned reading and lecture. Questions

            should include those assessing the following:

               a.  Ability to make connections between different theatres and traditions.

               b.  Ability to analyze elements of one or more scripts read.

               c.  Ability to identify historical influences in contemporary theatre productions.

      C.  While there may be some questions covering material taught earlier in the

            semester, the final exam is not cumulative.

 

6.  Regular attendance and participation in class discussions and exercises.

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, Creative project (documentation)
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 55 - 65%
2-3 exams (objective, short answer, essay); quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 15%
Attendance and participation; Creative project (creative elements)

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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