CNTP 466 - Issues in Contemporary Theater

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Ramapo College of New Jersey

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This seminar is designed to give students an understanding of the role theater plays as a means to illuminate the problems that face modern society. Some of the issues to be covered are the AIDS crisis, issues of race and gender. An historical and cultural analysis of each issue will form the basis for discussions of plays such as Angels in America, Seven Guitars, Vinegar Tom, and Rent. Students will be required to write a major research paper, make two oral presentations to the class on assigned readings, and attend at least one professional theater production. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Contemporary Arts College Contemporary Arts Department Course Attributes: CA-School Core-400 Level

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0.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ramapo.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 684-7500 ext 7500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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