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DRAM 200 Theatre Histories and Traditions Units: 6.00
A survey of theatre traditions examining production methods, performance techniques, and dramatic literatures in their cultural contexts from early history to the end of the 19th century.
Learning Hours: 240 (72 Lecture, 60 Online Activity, 108 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above or registration in the MUTH Plan.
Course Equivalencies: DRAM 200, DRAM 200B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Accurately use a basic chronology of global theatre history to organize and compare relevant examples of theatrical productions.
- Analyze the relationship between aspects of theatre history and contemporary performance.
- Develop confidence and competency in written communication skills in order to tailor writing to the needs of different audiences.
- Embrace the uncertainty of historiography as an imprecise art.
- Encounter new, challenging, and/or unfamiliar artistic works, viewpoints, or opinions with an open, inquisitive attitude and a willingness to engage with, rather than reject those works or positions.
- Question how theatrical choices impact the world around us and have throughout history (asking "why" and "so what" for those choices).
- Use historiography to critically consider primary and secondary sources and reflect upon one's own positionality.