This unit introduces students to a diversity of theatre and performance forms across cultures and periods. Students study particular theories and practices concerning the development of theatre cross-culturally, drawing on particular play texts, video and DVD material, critical and contextual readings and on ongoing workshop discussion and activities. <br/><br/>The unit aims to build on students' skills in research, critical analysis and oral and written communication and the ways in which knowledge in English and Cultural Studies is organised, towards developing an in-depth and critical understanding in specific areas of cross-cultural and historical theatre and performance theories and... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Stephen Chinna
Prerequisites: any Level 1 English unit
