TA 127 - Contemporary Theatre and Performance Arts

3 unit(s)
Course explores contemporary theatre and performance arts from the 1980s to the present times by critically examining selected works from a culture (or cultures) outside of the United States. Students will look at various works of theatre and performance arts examining how they are a direct response and/or reaction to major changes in the social and political landscape in a culture outside of the US. The focus of the course will remain on how selected productions represent contemporary views of people, events and ideas through specific performance discourses; and how the creative works shape and are, in turn, shaped by the contemporary socio-cultural issues, experiences and practices.

Satisfies GE UD Area: 3.Cultures and Global Understanding (Formerly Area V).

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all UD GE courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Grading: Letter Graded

Cross-listed with ENGL 127. Film and Theatre is responsible for scheduling.

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