Asian Am Perf: Stage Screen

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This seminar explores aspects of theater and performance by and about Asian Americans and Asians in the world: with emphasis on actors, plays and screenplays this course aims to engage students with issues central to Asian American theatre and performance. We will examine plays, screenplays and their analysis, scholarly writings on Asian American theater and performance, and various elements of theater-making. By the end of the course, students should know the basic history of Asian American theatre and obtain a substantial understanding of the dramatic literature. Intended for students from diverse majors.