THE-2420 - Contemporary American Theater (3)

Students survey the development of American theater from the 20th century to the present, with special attention given to the diverse cultural groups that have influenced the stage of today. The course highlights trends in American theater that showcase the contributions of American artists from diverse backgrounds such as Asian American theater, Latino/a theater, African American theater, Feminist theater, and LGBTQ+ theater. Students explore important moments in American theater history such as the Harlem Renaissance, Federal Theater Project, Regional Theater movement, American Realism, experimental theater of the 1960s, and the rise of musical theater as the most popular form of theater in the country today.

This course satisfies the General Education Arts requirement and the Core Competency for Cultural and Global Awareness.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the development of theatre in the United States, from the 20th century to the present.

CO2 - Analyze and evaluate the social, cultural, economic, and political events that have affected dramatic literature and theatre performance.

CO3 - Identify theatre practices of various social and cultural movements as manifested in performance spaces, acting styles, design elements, and personnel.

CO4 - Analyze how contemporary theatre/film/television is connected to theatre of the past.

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