UTPS 502 Theater: Bringing Primary Sources to Life Through Drama

Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
500 level graduate course

Beginning with an overview of how to use primary sources in teaching, consider primary sources from American theater history to develop lessons that incorporate dramatic skits and activities into social studies, language arts and history curriculum. Participants identify primary sources relevant to the State Standards and apply these into drama-based lessons for students. Through activities designed to take back to the classroom, participants learn how to engage students in new ways to incorporate active storytelling using research. Course includes special activities and cultural tour.

Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.