THEATRE 360 - Introduction to theatre in India

Institution:

Rhodes College

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Description:

Fall. Credits: 4. Degree Requirement: Fine Arts, F9. This course is an introduction to forms of theatrical performance in India, particularly those which exist as religious or devotional practices. The material of the course includes Vedic and epic literature, classical Sanskrit drama, and a variety of contemporary forms such as kathakali and raslila. The course is designed for students in various disciplines, and assumes no significant prior knowledge either of South Asian culture or of performance theory. (Offered in alternate years; scheduled for 2008-2009.)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.rhodes.edu

Phone Number:

(901) 843-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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