THEA 4351 - History of Theatre II

Three credit hours.

This course is a historical survey of theatrical practices within a global framework from the 17th Century through the early 20th Century. Representative plays are considered, but the primary emphasis is on the cultures, concerns, persons and groups, production mechanisms, sites, aesthetics and conventions, and the functions of theatre in specific historical contexts. Attention is also paid to the various processes of preservation, adaptation, and appropriation which arise as “theatre” expands and develops within increasingly globalized contexts.

Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.