Theatre History Iii: Modernity to Present
History · 3 hrs Lecture
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
HIST-3190 prerequisites
Taking HIST-3190 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.
- THFM-4443Theories in Theatre
Where HIST-3190 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course is dedicated to the study of theatre history from the eighteenth century to the present. Students critically examine select periods and traditions in the modern history of theatre, such as: European avant-garde theatre; Chinese opera in diaspora; performance traditions in the United States, with emphasis on African American contributions; twentieth century political theatre in Europe and the Americas; post-colonial and intercultural theory in relation to theatre in Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, and North America; and theatre history in Canada.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and THFM-3401.
Cross-listed
THFM-3401(3).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.