THR* 1101: Introduction to Theater
This course explores the range of theatrical conventions present in theater throughout the world. Students will participate in hands-on activities in acting, directing, and design. Students will complete a research paper on a topic in theater history in addition to writing responsively throughout the course both in class and online
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 1010 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
Pick the option of your choice for the term paper.
Term paper analyzing a play in terms of Aristotle’s Poetics as we have studied in class. The term paper will be based either on a selected play from the list provided or on mutual agreement between you and the instructor. 3 – 5 pages and properly formatted including citations. See details below.
Term paper exploring and demonstrating research in one of the following genres of theatre:
Note: Information on writing term papers and proper application of MLA can be found at: https://libguides.manchestercc.edu/researchskills/citations [Update link]
Must be at least 3 to 5 sentences in length (or longer) and include the title of the topic (genre you are examining, or in the case of a play the title/playwright/year written and statement on if it is a tragedy or comedy.
GENRE:
The format of this paper includes a synopsis of the genre, what it is, how it differs from other forms of theatre, how/why it came to be, what audience it is trying to reach and why.
PLAY:
The format of outline the details of the play based on The Poetics by Aristotle as taught in class. The structure of the action of a story. In conventional stories, plot has three main parts: rising action, climax, and falling action leading to a resolution or denouement. Beginning middle, end.
This should briefly repeat, restate and clarify the themes that you have presented and ‘proved’ in the body of the paper; as well as, specifically stated by your thesis in your introduction.
An element of ‘research’ must be included in this term paper! This research may be any literary source that looks at the play. Articles written by a dramaturge, theatre historian, or critic who has reviewed or researched a professional production of the play. Be sure to cite all references properly. At least three sources must be cited.
Readability, sentence structure, spelling, correct word usage, and clarity (Are the major events explained in a linear fashion? Can the reader understand the specifics of the plot? Do you include all necessary details? Is it sensible?)
Elements of Drama such as spectacle and music can be included for extra credit.
This should briefly repeat, restate and clarify the themes that you have presented and ‘proved’ in the body of the paper; as well as, specifically stated by your thesis in your introduction.
An element of ‘research’ must be included in this term paper! This research may be any literary source that looks at the play. Articles written by a dramaturge, theatre historian, or critic who has reviewed or researched a professional production of the play. Be sure to cite all references properly. At least three sources must be cited.
Readability, sentence structure, spelling, correct word usage, and clarity (Are the major events explained in a linear fashion? Can the reader understand the specifics of the plot? Do you include all necessary details? Is it sensible?)
Elements of Drama such as spectacle and music can be included for extra credit.