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INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE FOR CULTURAL AND SOCIAL AWARENESS

THEATRE 357
Course Description

Analysis of sensitive subject matter in U.S. workplace and school/community settings through theatre and drama. Examines race relations, cultural diversity, gender, sexual orientation and other topics in plays, films, and current events. Develops theatrical models to encourage healthy dialogue.

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.95

3.89% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.76% from Historical

A Rate
89.47%

22.93% from Historical

Class Size
19

-42.75% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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