Intercultural Theatre and Drama

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: DRAM 1701; third-year standing in the Interdisciplinary Drama Program; or permission of the Program Director This course investigates contrasting historical perspectives on interculturalism and examines dramatic literature, theatrical productions, and types of performance research as representative of different approaches to the bridging of cultures. It explores the contributions drama and theatre make to the evolution of individual and community identities, and engages topics such as cultural exchange, cultural imperialism, colonialism, cultural appropriation, cultural nationalism, ethno-centrism, cosmopolitanism, universalism, post-colonialism, diaspora, transnationalism, and cultural syncretism. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: DRAM 2991, 3991- Intercultural Theatre and Drama -15/WI, 16/FA)