THEA 4330 - Theatre History I: Origins to 1700 (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
This course surveys the development of theatrical practice and dramatic literature from its origins to around 1700. The history of acting, directing, stage design, production methods, and the physical spaces of theatre will be addressed, in addition to the examination of representative play texts. This course will include the study of ritual and Non-Western theatrical genres.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in THEA 2300 or Permission ofInstructor.