THEA 251 Theater History I

3 credits 45/0 hours
200 level undergraduate course

Two-semester survey of the history of theater: its dramatic literature, theater structures
and production methods, styles of acting, and historical trends, through readings,
discussions and lectures. The course explores the history of theater through its artistic,
spiritual, political, and cultural sources of empowerment. Students are provided with
the historical background to apply acting, directing, and designing techniques to the
theater of other periods of history.

Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.