TMA 201
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Dramatic Performance: Antiquity to Renaissance
Theatre and Media Arts
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Civilization from Greek antiquity through Renaissance, primarily from perspective of dramatic literature and performance. Ways in which performance functions within particular socioeconomic, political, religious, and aesthetic perspectives.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Great Works
Learning Outcome
<p>Students will analyze great works of literature through multiple perspectives-society, culture, politics, economics, gender roles, religion-to better understand the ways in which dramatic performance functioned in particular times and places.</p>
Title
Self-representation
Learning Outcome
<p>Students will appraise (1) how we represent the world, others, and ourselves and (2) the consequences of these representations for our families, our communities, and ourselves.</p>
Title
Historical Context
Learning Outcome
<p>Students will demonstrate a general working knowledge of major historical periods, philosophical trends, and performance movements and will draw connections between society and performance.</p>
