DRA 211 Theatre History I

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

This course covers the development of theatre from its origin to the closing of the British theatre in 1642. 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 Fall and Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Analyze the societal role of theatre across different historical cultures.
Measure the influence of historical, political, and cultural contexts on the development of western theatre.
Examine the evolution of theatrical forms, genres, and styles from Ancient Greece to the Elizabethan era.
Evaluate major works of western theatre.