Spring 2017
> Humanities & Social Sciences
> ENGL.3830
> 061
Course No: ENGL.3830-061; SIS Class Nbr: 8304; SIS Term: 2630
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
A survey of theatre in its historical and social contexts from the 19th century to the present, focusing on innovations in design and technology, the advent of the director, the emergence of modern schools of acting, and the creation of new forms of theatre to suit the changing needs of a modern world.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Section Notes: This course undertakes a survey of the history and theory of the world theatre and performance, from the 19th century to the present. Course participants will learn to identify theatrical forms and styles of performance across cultures and across centuries in order to become fluent in the theories and terminologies relevant for the critical analysis of theatrical performance. This exciting course reads a wide range of plays and explores the context and impact the play had on the period created. The course also discusses and explores how these works would affect present day theatrical community. ;
- Core Codes: AH, THAR, AMST
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Shelley Barish
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2017 Spring: Jan 17 to Apr 01
- Chat Hours: Tue 7-8pm*
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1125
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate
in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers,
and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended.
Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the
scheduled times.
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