Performance Studies
THEA 316
Spring 2009
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01
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| Crosslisting:
RELI 385, FGSS 316 |
The course focuses on how particular uses of the body, space, narrative frames, and performance practices inform the limits and intersections between ritual and theater. Ritual is by definition an extra-daily ceremony. In theater, the actor alters his/her natural behavior to embody a character and engage in make-believe. We will look at a number of theoretical texts as well as case studies to examine the differences and points of contact between ritual and theater's modes of presence, performative techniques, spatial relationships, and narrative frames. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, Writing
Writing: Students will work on a 15-20 page research paper throughout the semester.
Intercultural Literacy: The course examines rituals and ritualistic performances across cultures and time periods.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA THEA |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CSCT)(STS)(THEA) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Joseph Roach, CITIES OF THE DEAD
Turner, Victor, FROM RITUAL TO THEATRE
Course reader (online)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will work on individual research papers (15-20 pages) throughout the semester. Research topics are due by the end of the first month of classes; a polished draft of the paper (7-10 pages) will serve as the mid-term; additionally, students will give an oral presentation of their research during the final week of classes. Shorter oral presentations are due throughout the course. Possible topics are (but not limited to) acting/ritualizing; modes of presence; ritual practices in experimental theatre; new rituals; ritual and diasporas; urban United States, tradition, and cultural rites; public performance as social ritual; music in ritual and performance; spectatorship in ritual, theatre, and ritual theatre; embodiment in ritual and performance; comparative analysis of different rituals/ritualized practices. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
The course combines lecture and seminar formats. Students will engage in independent research. Recommended for students with a background in either theatre or religious/ritual studies. Please contact the instructor via email if you have questions. This course fulfills the Religion Department "Thematic Approaches" major requirement. |
| Instructor(s): Nascimento,Claudia Tatinge Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: ZLKA202; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 12 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 7 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: X | FR: X |
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