Introduction to Theatre: General

6 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course provides a scholarly introduction to the study of theatre, including an overview of the components of the theatre production, exposure to key developments in the history of theatre, examination of current ideas and debates in theatre both nationally and internationally, and the development of skills for analyzing plays both in written form and in performance. Several plays produced on Winnipeg stages in the current theatre season form the basis of class discussions and assignments; students are required to attend performances of these plays outside of class time. Note: This course can be used towards the Humanities Requirement. Only ONE of THFM-1001, THFM-1002 or THFM-1003 may be used toward the major.