School of Theater Graduate Courses

The information following the course description gives the quarter offered (F-fall, W-winter, Sp-spring, S-summer); and the frequency with which the course is offered (A-alternate years, Y-yearly, D-on demand).

570
Readings
in Theater Studies (1-2)

Reading and discussion of current research in theater history, theory, and criticism.

573
Seminar in Theater and Drama: Selected Topics (4)

Provides an in-depth examination of a selected area of theater history and drama. (May be repeated for credit).

575
Dramatic Criticism (4)

Principles of dramatic criticism from Aristotle to modern theater. 3 lec. F; Y.

575P
Practicum in Dramaturgy (2-6)

Prereq: permission. Practical experience as a dramaturgy in School of Theater productions, including historical, textual, and bibliographical research, as well as audience outreach.

576
Dramatic Criticism II (4)

Prereq: 575. Modern dramatic criticism from time of Ibsen to present. 3 lec. W;Y.

621
Directors on Directing (4)

Theoretical and historical readings and discussion. W;Y.

670
Seminar in Theater History (4)

may be repeated as topic changes. Sp; A.

675
Seminar in Dramatic Criticism (4)

May be repeated as topic changes. Sp; A.

770
Greek Theater and Drama (4)

First in series of eight seminars covering in-depth theater and drama of western world from prehistoric times to contemporary. 3 lec. F; Y.

771
Roman and Medieval Theater (4)

W;Y.

772
Renaissance Theater and Drama (4)

Sp; Y.

773
Restoration and 18th-Century Theater (4)

774
Baroque European Theater (4)

F;Y.

775
19th-Century European Theater (4)

W;Y.

776
Modern Theater (4)

Sp; Y.

777
American Theater and Drama (4)

Study of significant movements and major playwrights of the American theater with an emphasis on the 20th century. F.