TH1420 - History of World Theatre

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Students will study the development of the Western Theatre from the 5th century BC to the end of the 20th century. Areas of inquiry will include the nature of theatre; the role of the playwright and the development of drama; the changes and development of the theatre space and design; the development of the actors technique and the evolution of the actor-spectator relationship.

Learning Outcomes

• to introduce students to the theoretical and historical underpinnings of theatre practice.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

TH1916 and TH1924

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	jc113526.
Contact hours:	20 hours 10 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

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