Theatre History and Literature, Minor

Location(s): California Campus

The Theatre History and Literature minor is a critical program that combines a core history, dramatic literature, and performance curriculum. Students can focus on various content areas including the study of dramatic literature and dramatic styles, the evolution of staging practices and staging theories, modern performance practices, and more. Skills and knowledge gained through this program are valuable in theatre, film, live entertainment, journalism and a variety of other fields.

Advisement Sheet

Student Learning Outcomes

Ability to think conceptually and critically about text, performance and production.
Understanding of process from playwrighting through production.
Acquaintance with a wide selection of theatre repertory including the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources.

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

ENGL 1303 - Introduction to Drama Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 3380 - Topics in Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3
THEA 1400 - Script Analysis Credit Hours: 3
THEA 3020 - Theatre History I Credit Hours: 3
THEA 3120 - Theatre History II Credit Hours: 3
THEA 3040 - World Drama Credit Hours: 3
or
THEA 3060 - Modern Drama Credit Hours: 3

Electives

Choose 1 from the following:
MUSI 3040 - The American Musical: HFA Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 3110 - World Music Credit Hours: 3
THEA 3040 - World Drama Credit Hours: 3
THEA 3060 - Modern Drama Credit Hours: 3

Total Credits: 21

Core:Notes

Majors are not permitted to get this minor.GPA- 2.0

Grade requirements- “C” or better in all courses At least 6 credits must be upper level (3000+) courses