0505-453 - Theater in the United States

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

A broad survey of theater in the United States, designed to acquaint students with the main figures, companies, plays, productions and stylistic currents that have defined the American stage since the revolution. Emphasizes the native and multi-cultural features of our theater's development, while taking due note of the influences from Europe. Also introduces students to some of the impulses, both traditional and avant garde, which have characterized the American theater since mid-century. Part of the American artistic experience, the ESL concentration, and the theatre arts concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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