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THTR 486 - Musical Theatre History II

(3 units) CO10, CO13
This course examines into the history and analysis of the greatest works of the musical theatre from late 1960’s through contemporary pieces.

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; THTR 274 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain major trends in musical theatre history from the eighteenth century until the present both in oral and written context.
2. investigate stage representations of diverse ethnic, racial, gender, and class groups that arise with the development of musical theatre and performance in the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
3. apply research tools to historical time periods, synthesize research materials, and analyze their significance.
4. formulate connections between the study of musical theatre history and theatre practice.
5. develop and deliver effective arguments about musical theatre history.
6. analyze relationships between dominant cultures and subcultures, using events from musical theatre history as examples.


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