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Comparative Studies of Eastern and Western Theatre Cultures
Communication Studies Program
Shanghai, China
Dates: 9/5/16 - 12/17/16
Comparative Studies of Eastern and Western Theatre Cultures
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: East China Normal University
Location: Shanghai, China
Primary Subject Area: Theater Arts
Other Subject Area: Cultural Studies
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 52
DESCRIPTION
Taking this course, students will have opportunities to watch the fantastic performance of traditional Chinese drama (Peking Opera, Kun Opera or Yue Opera) at downtown theatre as well as watching videos of Greek tragedies, Indian dramas and western modern plays (some western plays are shown in the style of traditional Chinese drama). After finishing this course, students would have a good understanding of the similarities and differences between Chinese and western drama, and acquire a special perspective to look at the intercultural communication between China and the rest of the world.