THTR 265 - World Theatre

This course explores theatre and performance practices from around the world in order to investigate how humanity’s impulse for shared creativity manifests itself in different cultural contexts. Students will read, analyze, and discuss plays as well as consider the circumstances of live productions in order to both understand and appreciate the same-nesses and differences shared among theatres from around the world. Possible sites of study include Ireland, Australia, and Canada; China, Japan and India; the Caribbean; Mexico and Central America; South Africa and Africa; Argentina and South America; and Egypt and the Middle East.

Credit(s): 4
General Education Designations: Global Perspectives, Information Literacy, Oral Communication, Global Studies
Offered: once every two years.