Course Overview

This course covers the development of performance from its beginnings to the latest contemporary movements, through the study of plays, essays, films, and other works to examine the nature of performance and how culture, economics, politics, identity, and other systematic forces influence (and are influenced by) the performing arts. Open to non-majors.

Program: Performing Arts

Credit: 3

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