SPA 217 - Latina/o Theatre in the USA

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course exposes students to the major acting techniques and styles from the wide spectrum of Latina/o dramaturgy in the United States. Special attention is given to how the creative and literary components of each text contribute to typically Latina/o forms of acting and how these refl ect the unique social and political experience of being Latina/o in the United States. Th e course combines discussion of the specifi c texts and acting styles with an examination of both the creative and literary components. Course requirements include reading of selected plays in English, performance of scenes in class, and students’ performance of their own works to be showcased at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and sophomore standing or above.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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