Maricopa Community Colleges  THE220   19926-19935 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/06/89
THE220 19926-19935 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Play Study: 20th Century Drama
Analysis of dramatic literature. May include theatre, film and television dramas examined from the perspective of the playwright's structure and styles. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
THE220   19926-19935 Play Study: 20th Century Drama
1. Identify early twentieth century movements in theatre. (I)
2. Describe the influence of major philosophical, psychological, and artistic movements on early twentieth century theatre. (I)
3. Cite representative examples of early twentieth century plays and playswrights. (I)
4. Explain the political and cultural factors that lead to the movement against realism in theatre. (II)
5. Trace the influence of artistic and psychological movements on reactions against realism in theatre. (II)
6. List and explain major movements in theatre in the mid-twentieth century. (III)
7. Cite representative examples of mid-twentieth century plays and playwrights. (III)
8. Describe contemporary movements in theatre, citing representative plays and playwrights. (IV)
9. Analyze the impact of current political, artistic, philosophical, and psychological trends on contemporary theatre. (IV)
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THE220   19926-19935 Play Study: 20th Century Drama
    I. Early Twentieth Century Movements
        A. Political and cultural milieu
        B. Contemporary influences
        C. Plays and playwrights
      II. Early Movements Against Realism
          A. Political and cultural milieu
          B. Contemporary influences
          C. Plays and playwrights
        III. Mid-Twentieth Century Movements
            A. Political and cultural milieu
            B. Contemporary influences
            C. Plays and playwrights
          IV. Recent Movements Since 1960
              A. Political and cultural milieu
              B. Contemporary influences
              C. Plays and playwrights
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