MCCCD Program Description

Modern Drama

Course: THE220

First Term: 2011 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Analysis of dramatic literature studied within political, historical, and cultural contexts and examined from the perspective of the playwright`s structure and style

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify modern movements in theatre. (I) 2. Contrast drama with other literary forms. (I) 3. Identify dramatic conventions. (I, II) 4. Describe the influence of major philosophical, psychological, social, political and artistic movements on realism and non-realism in modern theatre. (I, II, III, IV, V) 5. Cite representative examples of plays and playwrights in modern theatre. (I, II, III, IV, V) 6. Define terms and principles that are integral to dramatic analysis. (I, II, III, IV, V) 7. Apply critical and analytical skills by preparing and revising oral and written discourse on topics central to modern play study. (I, II, III, IV, V) 8. Contrast the experience of play viewing with the experience of play reading. (I, II, III, IV, V) 9. Analyze the impact of current political, artistic, philosophical, and psychological trends on contemporary theatre. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Analysis of Dramatic Structure A. Dramatic Action and Plot Construction B. Dramatic Characters C. Dramatic Language D. Environment and Given Circumstances E. Theme and Idea II. Origins and Nature of Theatre A. Analysis and Review of Tragedy and Comedy B. The Poetics and Neoclassicism C. Reading and Writing about Theatre and Drama III. Roots and Early Development of Realism A. Political, Social, and Cultural Influences B. Plays and Playwrights IV. Roots and Development of Anti-Realistic Movements A. Political, Social, and Cultural Influences B. Plays and Playwrights V. Contemporary Theatre Movements A. Political, Social, and Cultural Influences B. Plays and Playwrights

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/24/1998

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