World Theatre

Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 214, 770-961-3719, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.

Notebook Computer Requirement: Each CCSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on CCSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

	Able to use the Windows^TM operating system.
	Able to use a the Microsoft Word^TM word processing program.
	Able to send and receive e-mail using the Outlook^TM or Outlook Express^TM program
	Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email.
	Able to use a Web browser.

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will not be used in the classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will:

Demonstrate skills in a variety of presentations

Create new theatre work

Explain in detail the value of theatre in the world arena, applying the concepts of theatre as a metaphor for life phenomena

Demonstrate high-level critical thinking skills in effective analyzing theatrical concepts and successfully applying those skills in decision-making

Summarize the interrelationships between theatre and human society through history and across various global cultures

General education outcomes.

The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome components

Communications outcomes components

Critical thinking outcomes components

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The student must attend all classes, participate in discussions, attend professional theatrical productions, and pass three exams. GRADING: Three exams (90%), classroom demeanor, and participation and additional assignments (10%) will comprise student's grade. The final exam will be comprehensive and include new material not covered in the previous exam. Standard grading points apply, 90-100=A; 80-89=B., etc.) The exams will not be made up without an excused absence (see below). Students may be expected to attend local theatrical events. The student is responsible for buying tickets (discount rates, show student id) and transportation. Questions concerning these plays may be on the midterm and final exams.

Attendance: Students are absolutely required to be in class on time every class date. Student is expected to take notes and be attentive in class. ALL CELL PHONES, PAGERS, BEEPERS, TIMERS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF THIS SORT MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. If a student’s cell phone rings in class, the student may be asked to leave class and be counted as absent. Tardiness of more than 15 minutes will be considered an absence. Only an illness verified in writing by a doctor or proof of incarceration will be considered an excused absence. Exams will not be made up without an excused absence and must be made up the first day the student returns to class from the period of absence. The student is allowed 2 unexcused absences. More than 2 unexcused absences will drop the student’s grade by one letter; every subsequent absence drops the grade another letter. Classroom behavior can also have an effect on the student’s grade.

Sources of Help:

1. The Center for Learning Enhancement (L Building, lower level through the double doors).

2. The College Library (L Building, Main level).

3. The Computer Lab (L Building, lower level).

4. Services provided through the Dean of Students' Office (Student Center, upper level):

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course which will be issued that reflects approximately 30% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar.

Additional course Policies:

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs. Judicial procedures are described at

http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentlife/judicial_affairs.htm.

All examinations are closed book. No student-produced "memory sheets" or note cards are allowed. An instructor-produced reference data pamphlet will be provided for all quizzes and examinations.

No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted at any time in the classroom.

World TheatreCourse Schedule:

The following course schedule is organized by semester weeks. The course syllabus provides a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary.

1. The evolution of language/human speech p. 3-17

2.Oral ritual and shamanistic performance p. 18-41 (See box quote p. 44)

3.Religious and civic festivals p.53-83

4. Indian and Sanskrit theatre p 106-112/Early Chinese and Japanese theatre p.112-118/What is Noh? p.139-147

5. Commedia dell’arte p.155-157/El Cid p.164

6. Review/first discussion of group projects/ and first test.

7. Samurai warriors vs kabuki actors and kabuki p.164-188 and case studies p. 200-207

8. The Romantic Movement p. 263/theatre riots p. 271-275

9. The effects of media on theatre p. 409-423

10. Director, text and performance p.454-464/ case studies 466-468

11. Interculturalism and hybridity p. 485-491

12. Review/ final discussion of group projects/ and second test

13. Discussion and approval of final projects

14. Presentation of final projects

15. Presentation of final projects