DRA 100 - Introduction to Theatre

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Drama

Description:

This course surveys the world's dramatic literature by concentrating on text analysis of a representative sample of plays of varying periods (ancient, classical, modern) and types (tragedy, comedy, drama). Emphasis is placed on the plays in performance. Field trips to theatrical productions may be scheduled. This is not an acting course. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify through the development of theatre the social, cultural, economic, religious and political forces that have shaped the student's world; Identify positive values through attending plays that will broaden and enrich the student's life; Develop and expand the student's sensory perception through the critical reading of play texts; Write and present oral critiques of plays seen and studied, using standards of drama criticism that enlarge the student's appreciation of the art form; Apply theatre attendance in life as a continuing educational experience that enhances career aspirations and broadens cultural perspective.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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