THFM-44433 credit hours

Theories in Theatre

Theatre and Film · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Every Year

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THFM-4443 prerequisites

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THFM-2401Theatre History I: Ancient to Early Modern
HIST-2190Theatre History I: Ancient to Early Modern
THFM-2402not in the 2026-27 calendar
THFM-2405Staging Greek and Roman Drama
CLAS-2405Staging Greek and Roman Drama
THFM-2703Play Analysis

any one of

THFM-1001Introduction to Theatre: Performance
THFM-1002Introduction to Theatre: General
THFM-1003Introduction to Theatre: Indigenous Performance

6 credit hours in first-year English

including ENGL-1001

ENGL-1000English 1A
ENGL-2703Play Analysis

any one of

THFM-1001Introduction to Theatre: Performance

Its prerequisites are shown above.

THFM-1002Introduction to Theatre: General

Its prerequisites are shown above.

THFM-1003Introduction to Theatre: Indigenous Performance

Its prerequisites are shown above.

6 credit hours in first-year English

including ENGL-1001

ENGL-1000English 1A

Its prerequisites are shown above.

THFM-3401Theatre History Iii: Modernity to Present
HIST-3190Theatre History Iii: Modernity to Present
THFM-3402Canadian Drama and Theatre
ENGL-2311Shakespeare

any one of

6 credit hours of First-year English

including ENGL-1001

ENGL-1000English 1A

Its prerequisites are shown above.

ENGL-3401Modern Drama

any one of

6 credit hours of First-year English

including ENGL-1001

ENGL-1000English 1A

Its prerequisites are shown above.

FREN-4748Le Théâtre Classique

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Where THFM-4443 counts

Required by 1 program:

  • THFM BA HONOURS IN THEATRE AND FILM

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Description

This course consists of an examination of some fundamental questions about the nature of Theatre. Seminar discussions will be supplemented with the reading of theoretical texts related to the consumption and creation of theatre.

Requisite courses

THFM-2401 or HIST-2190 or THFM-2402 or THFM-2405 or CLAS-2405 or THFM-2703 or ENGL-2703 or THFM-3401 or HIST-3190 or THFM-3402 or ENGL-2311 or ENGL-3401 or FREN-4748 [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and THFM-4441. Honours Form Required. Permission of the instructor is required for non-honours students.

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.