THDA 110 - Introduction to the Study of Performance

This is a survey course that welcomes majors and non-majors. Students are exposed to a variety of modern contemporary dance and theatre pieces, screenings, plays, essays, and criticism to explore the intersections of performance and identity from a historical perspective. Assignments include attending screenings and/or performances; script analyses and close readings; individual research; short written projects and a final paper. Fall semester only. (4 Credits)