Academic Bulletin 2020-2021 
    
    May 10, 2024  
Academic Bulletin 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

THTR 311 - Theatre History 1: Classical Ages of the Theatre


Credits: 4
Close study of several major periods in Western theatre history, commencing with the origins of drama and concluding with the closing of the English playhouses in 1642. The course focuses on individuals, events, and dramatic forms that have contributed to the development of the theatre as a complex institution. In a larger sense, lectures and class discussions examine how these developments are shaped by the political, social, and intellectual forces of their time.

Prerequisite: THTR 110  or permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements: HE, IP.