THR 431

History of Theatre to 1850 (W)

Semester: Fall of even years.

Prerequisites: Completion of Tier I writing requirement.

Restrictions: Not open to freshmen or sophomores

Credits: 3. Discussion Hours: 3

Re-enrollment: none

Theory and practice from mythic and cultic origins to the beginning of stage realism. Emphasis on theatre as an expression of its social and cultural matrix.