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Course Description

"Covers various topics in the aesthetics of contemporary theatre with particular focus on the history, theory, and criticism of selected contemporary performers and directors, such as Robert Wilson, Richard Foreman, Anne Bogart, Tadeusz Kantor, Jerzy Grotowski, Peter Brook, Julie Taymor, and Tadashi Suzuki, and groups such as Open Theatre, Living Theatre, and Mabou Mines. May be repeated for credit if topics differ. Prerequisite: junior standing. Fulfills the Aesthetic Perspective of the General Education requirements."

Summer 2024 Topics:

Section 005: Contemporary U.S. Theatre

Various topics in the aesthetics of contemporary U.S. theatre with particular focus on the history, theory, and criticism of selected dramatists, directors, designers, and theatre companies. The course will also cover some of the major artistic innovations in U.S. theatre, such as Theatre of Chance, Absurdist Theatre, the Theatre of Cruelty, Actos and Epic Theatre, Performance Art, Intercultural Theatre, and Documentary Theatre. Fulfills the Aesthetic Perspective of the General Education requirements.

 

Prerequisites

This course is available for undergraduate credit. Students must possess a high school diploma and must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.

Requirements

This course is available for undergraduate credit. Students must possess a high school diploma and must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.
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Section Title
Topics: Contemporary U.S. Theatre
Type
Asynchronous
Dates
May 20, 2024 to Jul 08, 2024
Delivery Options
Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (4 units) $3,400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
4 units
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2024
Transfer to a Different Course
No transfer request allowed after enrollment. Students may drop a course and re-enroll in a new course prior to the course start date.
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