THD 07440 - Contemporary World Theatre- WI

Institution:

Rowan University

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Description:

Prerequisites: COMP 01112 or ENGR 01201 Designed to examine significant developments in world theatre and drama since 1956, this course focuses on writers, actors and groups who have influenced theatre in the last half century. Starting with the angry young men and women of England in the 1950s, the course moves through the work of the absurdists, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam and the Age of Protest (the Rock revolution). It delves into environmental theatre, the Women's Movement, gay and lesbian theatre, the Aids epidemic, and considers postmodern theatre practice throughout the world.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rowan.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 256-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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