• Semester 1 (Day)
• Semester 1 (External)

Synopsis

The  study  of  the performance event, and of dramatic texts  provides
insights  into  human experience and places these experiences  in  the
context  of  society. This unit provides students with an introductory
overview of some of the major plays, and socio-historical features  of
drama  in  performance from ancient Greece to the  Renaissance.  Texts
will be drawn from both the Eastern and Western theatrical performance
traditions. The unit will also provide students with some contemporary
views of theatrical history.