University of Guelph 1997-98 Undergraduate Calendar

X--Degree Programs


Drama

Department of Drama, College of Arts

The Drama program is a component of a liberal education, and is dedicated to the integrated study of both academic and practical applications of drama and theatre. It offers introductory and advanced courses in dramatic literature, theatre history, criticism and theory, together with directing, acting, design and technical theatre in both general and honours programs. The Drama Department has a special interest in the drama and theatre of Canada. Course offerings reflect this interest where appropriate.

NOTE: A maximum of 4 Directed Readings or Special Studies Courses (35-341, 35-342, 35-360, 35-361) is allowed in the honours program major. A maximum of 2 such courses are allowed in honours program minor or the general program area of concentration. Students will normally be permitted to take only 1 Directed Readings or Special Studies course per semester.

Certain approved Dramatic Literature courses from other departments may be counted as Drama equivalents in the honours program major or minor or general program area of concentration. A list of approved courses may be obtained from the Drama Department.

NOTE: In connection with 35-100, students are required as part of the course to attend various specified theatre performances in cities within reach, such as Toronto, Stratford, Niagara-on-the-Lake or London. A special fee is charged for travel to these performances and students will be notified during the first week of classes of the amount of this fee and the dates of the performances

General Program Area of Concentration

A minimum of 10 Drama courses is required, including:

  1. 35-100, 35-105, 35-208, 35-222, 35-230;
  2. at least 1 of 35-318, 35-355, 35-385, 37-318;
  3. at least 1 of 35-308, 35-311, 35-322, 35-343, 35-344, 35-370;
  4. and 3 other Drama courses.

Honours Program Major

A minimum of 16 Drama courses is required, including:

  1. 35-100, 35-105, 35-208, 35-222, 35-230;
  2. in addition, students must complete at least 1 course at the 300 level or above from each of the following areas: Dramatic Literature (24-304, 35-385, 35-432, 35-433, 37-302, 37-312, 37-318. 37-342, 37-345, 37-358, 44-302, 44-305, 44-321, 44-324, 47-311, 47-323) ; Theatre History (35-318, 35-430); Theory of Drama and Theatre (35-355, 35-431); Theatre Design or Technical Theatre (35-322, 35-323, 35-343, 35-344, 35-421); Acting or Directing (35-308, 35-311, 35-370, 35-409);
  3. plus 6 other Drama courses.

At least 3 Drama courses must be at the 400 level, and must include at least 1 of 35-430, 35-431, 35-432, 35-433.

Honours Program Minor

A minimum of 10 Drama courses is required, including :

  1. 35-100, 35-105, 35-208, 35-222, 35-230;
  2. and at least 1 of 35-318, 35-355, 35-385, 37-318;
  3. at least 1 of 35-308, 35-311, 35-322, 35-343, 35-344, 35-370; and 3 other Drama courses.

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar
X--Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts--B.A.

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