Theater History


Diane Howard, Ph.D.

Text: The Play’s the Thing by Marvin Carlson & Yvonne Shafer

Class Outline:

Week 1 & 2- Greek Theater -Read pages 1-64

Week 3- Roman Theater- Read pages 65-98

Week 4- Medieval Theater-Read pages 99- 142

Week 5 & 6- Renaissance Theater-Read pages 143- 216

Week 7 & 8- 17th Century Theater-Read pages 217-276

Week 9- Romantic Theater-Read pages 277- 328

Week 10-14- Turn of the Century Realistic and Anti-Realistic
            Theater-Read pages 329- 398
Semester Review

Testing: Be prepared for weekly pop quizzes, for periodic tests, and for a final essay examination.

Grading: One third of your final grade is to be based on daily, in-class participation in activities and discussions.One third of your final grade is to be based on quizzes and tests. The final third of your grade is to be based on your final examination.

Attendance: Since you are to be graded everyday, it is essential that you attend every class and that you are on time. Absences are only to be excused if you bring in a note from a doctor, dean of students, or some other recognized authority.

 

Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge of theater history in in-class discussions; in in-class activities; and on quizzes, tests, and the final examination.

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