GCS 230 - Literature, Performing Arts, and Politics

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

GLOBAL CULTURAL STUDIES

Description:

The course will trace the development of performing and literary genres throughout the world. Varied types of expressions will be examined in their historical and local manifestations. The genres that have come to dominate the geo/political cultural entities (states, continents, sub-cultures) will be explored, as well as the global ramifications of the current artistic productions. Poetry, theater, dance and cinema will be among the genres studied. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Become familiar with literacy genres and performances around the world. 2) Anaylze the components of the artistic productions. 3) Recognize the geographic origin of the words studied and their historical sources. 4) Compare the cultures in which the words are produced. 5) Analyze the relationship of the artistic works to the society where they have their origin.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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