Statistics 253s - History ofWorld Theatre III:1920s to the Present

Institution:

Mount Holyoke College

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Description:

A cross-cultural survey of theatre in society. Topics include Brecht's epic theatre, American and African American playwrights (Williams, Miller, Hansberry,Wilson, Shephard, Wasserstein), Theatre of the Absurd and the avant-garde, postcolonial practices worldwide (African masquerade, Latin carnival, guerilla/development theatre), and contemporary performance art. A study of theatre arts and dramatic texts in various moments and movements, as they reflect and transform particular societies. Meets Humanities I-A requirement The department 4 credits

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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