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Week 1. Sept 8-14. Introduction & Origins of Theatre

Learning Objectives:

1. Articulate individual learning goals and shared class values for the semester.
2. Co-create a syllabus for the semester.
3. Analyze the birth of theatre and “filters” of historiography.
4. Evaluate why humans created and need theatre.

Assignments:

Due Sunday 11:59pm:          Blackboard Journal Post

Blackboard Class Discussion Post

Week 2. Sept 15 – 21 Greek Theatre

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the elements of classic Greek drama  
2. Differentiate between tragedy and comedy
3. Analyze Medea as a representative work of Greek tragedy

Assignments:

Due Sunday 11:59pm:          Blackboard Journal Post

                                                Blackboard Class Discussion Post

                                                Medea Play Analysis Report

Week 3. Sept 22 – 28 Roman Theatre

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the key terms and elements of classic Roman drama.  
2. Compare and contrast Greek vs. Roman theatre  

Analyze a play using Elenor Fuch’s method of worldbuilding and analysis

Assignments:

Due Sunday 11:59pm: Blackboard Journal Post

                                       Blackboard Class Discussion Post

Week 4. Sept 29 – Oct 5. Sanskrit Drama

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the key terms and elements of Sanskrit drama   
2. Recite the main principles in the Natyashastra   
3. Analyze Shakuntala through a religious, political, and social lens   

Assignments:

Due Sunday 11:59pm:          Blackboard Journal Post

                                                Blackboard Class Discussion Post

                                                Shakuntala Play Analysis Report

Week 5.  Oct 6-12 Medieval Theatre

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the key terms and elements of Medieval Theatre  
2. Describe how Medieval theatre has influenced modern theatre  
3. Compare and contrast Medieval Theatre with Roman Theatre  
4. Analyze Every Man through a religious, political, and social lens  

Assignments:

Due Sunday 11:59pm:          Blackboard Journal Post

                                                Blackboard Class Discussion Post

                                                Every One Play Analysis Report

Week 6. Oct 13 – 19 Midterm and Review

Learning Objectives:

1. List knowledge and skills learned and relate to how it can be used in the future
2. Review and take Midterm Exam  

Assignments:

Due Sunday 11:59pm:          Blackboard Journal Post

                                                Blackboard Class Discussion Post

Week 7. Oct 20 – 26 Chinese Theatre

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze Chinese classical theatre through the lens of religion, politics, and society.  
2. Describe how classical Chinese theatre has influenced modern theatre  
3. Read and analyze Snow in Midsummer using Elenor Fuch’s method of worldbuilding and analysis

Assignments:

Due Sunday 11:59pm:          Blackboard Journal Post

                                                Blackboard Class Discussion Post

                                                Snow in Midsummer Play Analysis Report

Week 8.  Oct 27 – Nov 2 Japanese Theatre

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze Japanese classical theatre through the lens of religion, politics, and society.  
2. Describe how classical Japanese theatre has influenced modern theatre  
3. Devise a scene from Snow in Midsummer by adapting it into Noh, Bunraku, and or Kabuki forms.

Assignments:

Due Sunday 11:59pm:          Blackboard Journal Post

                                                Blackboard Class Discussion Post

Week 9.  Nov 3 – 9 Italian Renaissance

Learning Objectives:

1. List the main characters and elements in Commedia Dell’Arte  
2. Describe how the political and religious events of the Italian Renaissance inform the craft of Commedia Dell-Arte  
3. Describe how classical Commedia Dell’Arte theatre has influenced modern theatre  
4. Discuss Final Class Project 

Assignments:

Due Sunday 11:59pm:          Blackboard Journal Post

                                                Blackboard Class Discussion Post

Week 10. Nov 10 – 16 SHAKESPEARE

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the theater buildings of Shakespeare’s time.  
2. Compare the physical theater and acting style of Shakespeare’s era with theatrical practice of the modern day.  
3. Explain how the theatrical space of the Globe Theatre and the practices of the theatrical production in Elizabethan England influenced the writing of Shakespeare’s plays

Assignments:

Due Sunday 11:59pm:          Blackboard Journal Post

                                                Blackboard Class Discussion Post

                                                A Midsummer Night’s Dream Play Analysis Report

Week 11.  Nov 17 – 23 SPANISH GOLDEN AGE

Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate between the elements of a story/script vs. a production  
2. Identify the main theatrical devices used in the Spanish Golden Age  
3. Describe the life of Sor Juana Ines and how her context inspired and connected with her writings  

Assignments:

Due Sunday 11:59pm:          Blackboard Journal Post

                                                Blackboard Class Discussion Post

                                                House of Desire by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Week 12. Nov 24 – 30 REHEARSE FINAL PROJECTS

Learning Objectives:

1. Create a presentation of a scene using the theatrical conventions from a specific time period/cultural.
2. Rehearse for Final Project Performance with teacher’s guidance and dress rehearsal  

Assignments:

Due by Sunday at 11:59pm Rehearse 2 hours with your group

Week 13 Dec 1 – 8 Final Performances