Faculty Name

Julius Turner

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

THTR

Course Subject

THTR

Course Number

3140

Course Section

01

Course Title

Theatre/Culture:To Renaissance

Academic Term and Year

Fall 2015

Credits

4.00

Hamline Plan Letter

F, H

Area of Study

THTR

Course Description

Goals: To become familiar with the broad and diverse history and literature of the theatre; the practical theories of acting, design and directing; the latest research in dramatic criticism, performance theory and cultural studies; and the ways in which the study of theatre encourages cross-disciplinary thinking. To develop strong critical thinking, creative problem-solving and writing skills. Content: Representative texts from ancient Egypt, India, Greece and Rome; medieval Europe, Fedual Japan; and the European Renaissance will be studied. Taught: Annually, fall term. Prerequisites: THTR 1120 and 3120 recommended. Theatre majors and minors should take THTR 3140 and THTR 3160 in sequence. Credits: 4

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