Courses:

Course Info

• Course Number / Code:
• 21M.621 (Spring 2008) 
• Course Title:
• Theater and Cultural Diversity in the U.S. 
• Course Level:
• Undergraduate 
• Offered by :
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  Massachusetts, United States  
• Department:
• Music and Theater Arts 
• Course Instructor(s):
• Prof. Thomas DeFrantz 
• Course Introduction:
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  21M.621 / SP.595 Theater and Cultural Diversity in the U.S.
  
  
  
  

  Spring 2008

  
  
  

  
  
  

  Course Highlights

  
  
  

  
  
  21M.621 / SP.595 Theater and Cultural Diversity in the U.S.
  
  
  
  

  Spring 2008

  
  
  

  

  Students enact a 5 minute performance as part of their final project. (Image courtesy of Daniel Bersak.)

  
  
  

  Course Description

  
  
  

  This course explores contemporary American theatrical expression as it may be organized around issues of gender and cultural identity. This exploration will include the analysis of performances, scripts, and video documentation, as well as the invention of original documents of theatrical expression. Class lectures and discussions will analyze samples of Native American, Chicano, African American, and Asian American theater, taking into consideration the historical and political context for the creation of these works. Performance exercises will help students identify theatrical forms and techniques used by these theaters, and how these techniques contribute to the overall goals of specific theatrical expressions.

  
  
  

  Special Features

  
  
  

  • Student projects
  • Image gallery

  
  
  

  Technical Requirements

  
  
  

  Special software is required to use some of the files in this course: .rm.