DRA 212 Theatre History II

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course covers the development of theatre from 1660 through the diverse influences which shaped the theatre of the twentieth century. Topics include the history, aesthetics, and representative dramatic literature of the period. Upon completion, students should be able to trace the evolution of theatre and recognize the styles and types of world drama.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Differentiate the manifestations of theatre and drama in discussion and written analysis.
Distinguish cultures from the 1800s through discussion and testing.
Document international theatre history from the 1800s to today.
Apply key terminology through discussion and testing.
Compare theatrical innovations and practices in eras and geographical locations through discussion, written analysis, and testing.