THE 101 - Introduction to Theater

Instructor: David Toth
Office: Mohegan Campus Learning Resource Center
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: TTH 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Course Description

This course is a basic survey of theater including: its literature, history, structure, critical theory, theater arts, and important figures.

Text

The Bedford Introduction to Drama by Lee A. Jacobus

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Objectives

During the course you will

• Develop a basic understand the historical, social, economic, religious, and artistic aspects of theater
• Learn to view, read, analyze, and interpret plays
• Develop an understanding of the theater arts, including play writing, acting, directing, producing, set design, and lighting design

Grading

The grades will be based on the term and final exams, class projects, and homework assignments as indicated below:

• midterm exam - 40%
• final exam - 40%
• homework and in-class assignments - 20%

On each of these assignments, you will receive letter grades as outlined in the college catalog (A, A-, B+, B, B-, etc.). You will receive a grade on each assignment as well as a cumulative grade for all completed assignments.

Examinations

the midterm examination will focus on the material covered during the first half of the course, and the final examination will focus on material covered during the second half of the course. The exams will consist of short and long essay questions based on class discussion and homework assignments. No makeup exams will be allowed.

Homework

Homework questions will be assigned for each play. These questions will serve as the basis for class discussion and in-class projects. Homework assignments will not be graded, but she will receive credit for completing the assiignments and participating in class projects. The grade for homework and inclass projects will be calculated based on the number of assignments and projects you complete divided by the total number of projects and assignments. No late ework assignments will be accepted. In-class projects cannot be made up.

Withdrawal

See the College Catalog and Academic Calendar for withdrawal policy, procedure, and dates.

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