Drama and Theatre Studies A.B.
Coordinator: Associate Professor Proudfit
Chair, Department of Performing Arts: Professor Rubeck
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Drama and Theatre Studies requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required courses: 24 sh
Select one of the following (Advanced Studies in Dramatic Literature): 4 sh
| ENG 3600 | Postmodernism: Printer, Stoppard, Churchill | 4 sh |
| ENG 3610 | Psychoanalytical Theory: Albee O'Neill | 4 sh |
| ENG 3620 | Race Theory: Wilson, Parks, Lee | 4 sh |
| ENG 3630 | Cultural Materialism: Baker & Chekhov | 4 sh |
Select one of the following (Advanced Studies in Performing Arts): 4 sh
Select two of the following (Theatre History and Literature): 8 sh
| DTS 3600 | Topics in Theatre History | 4 sh |
| DTS 3610 | Race on the American Stage | 4 sh |
| DTS 3620 | Class, Power, and Revolution in World Theatre | 4 sh |
| DTS 3630 | Drag and Gender in World Theatre | 4 sh |
Select eight hours of electives in Performing Arts, English, or World Languages: 8 sh
Courses must be 2000-4000 level.
Some courses may have prerequisites or may require the instructor's approval.
Total Credit Hours: 48
Program Outcomes
GOAL 1: Upon completing the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts program in Drama and Theatre Studies, students should be knowledgeable in the discipline.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) related to Goal 1:
1. Have the ability to describe the relationship between theatre and dramatic literature and larger cultural movements such as philosophy, politics, religion and the sciences.
2. Have the ability to identify, define, and critique various theatrical styles, genres, and methodologies.
3. Have the ability to identify and explain the major developments in the history of world theatre and dramatic literature, and explain their influence on theatre today.
4. Have a basic understanding of the spectrum of western professional and amateur theatre practice, including: acting, directing, playwriting, producing, dramaturgy, design and technology.
GOAL 2: Upon completing the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts program in Drama and Theatre Studies, students should be competent in the discipline.
SLO related to Goal 2:
5. Have the ability to analyze a script from multiple critical and theoretical perspectives (such as historical, theoretical, literary, or philosophical perspectives).
6. Have the ability to analyze a script from multiple perspectives as an artist (such as from the point of view of an actor, director, playwright, designer, or dramaturg).
7. Have the ability to analyze a performance from multiple perspectives.
8. Have the ability to analyze one’s own experience in a creative process and its product.
9. Have basic competency in technical theatre practice.
GOAL 3: Upon completing the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts program in Drama and Theatre Studies, students should be critical thinkers within the discipline and possess the ability to communicate their understanding to a variety of audiences.
SLO related to Goal 3:
10. Have the ability to articulate and defend one’s point of view accurately and logically both orally and in writing.
11. Have the ability to research and write a critical essay using one of the established academic writing styles such as MLA.