THEA 231 - History of Theatre 1

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course examines the development of dramatic art and practice from ancient times to the end of the 18th century. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the physical theatre and dramatic forms in relation to contemporaneous production facilities and innovations. Greek, Roman, Medieval, Italian Renaissance, Elizabethan, Spanish, French and 18th century theatre periods are explored.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Course Competencies

Explain the development and practice of Greek theatre.
Explain the development and practice of Roman theatre.
Explain the development and practice of Medieval theatre.
Explain the development and practice of Italian Renaissance theatre.
Explain the development and practice of Elizabethan and Spanish theatre.
Explain the development and practice of French theatre.
Explain the development and practice of 18th century theatre.
Examine the innovations in each theatrical period.
Explore the evolution of physical theater from ancient times to the end of the 18th century.
Compare the major dramatic forms from ancient times to the end of the 18th century.