Frederick Community College DR-101ONL Introduction to theatre Spring 2010
Class begins: 1/23/10	Class ends: 5/14/10	Last Day to Drop: 4/9/10

Instructor Information:
Name: Julie Herber	Office: N/A
E-mail: jherber@frederick.edu	Phone Number: 301-639-2408
Office Hours: by appointment	Campus Mail Box #: 221

Course Information:
Credits: 3
On-campus Meetings:	On-campus Exams:
Prerequisites: EN50A & EN52 or ESL95 & ESL99	Co-requisites:
Technical Requirements: Internet Access, Multi Media Computer, Windows XP or higher, Macintosh

Course Description:

Introduce the history of drama and the theater through reading, viewing, and discussing plays. The study of the drama and theatre will enhance self-expression and a better understanding of the human experience.

Core Learning Outcomes:

1. Write and speak effective, organized, clear, and grammatically correct English appropriate for the subject of theater, the purpose of the class and the other students in the class.

2. Demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret both written texts and oral presentations in English.

3. Understand the critical role of listening in communication.

4. Research analyze, compare, synthesize, and draw inferences from readings and other research materials in order to make valid judgments and rational decisions.

5. Demonstrate a disposition toward critical thinking

6. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the history, culture, society and relationships within the parameters of the theater.

7. Display historical awareness and demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues within their historical and cultural context with regards to classical and contemporary theater.

8. Use technology of a changing world in the context of a dramatic production.

9. Evaluate historical, cultural, political, and ethical issues related to the applicaton of technology as it pertains to theater

10. Have access to computer systems, video, and other instruments of modern technology appropriate to demonstrate an understanding of theater.

11. Identify and evaluate moral issues and conflicts in the realm of theater

12. Display academic honesty.

13. Value the importance and responsiblity of the individual.

14. Understand the need for lifelong learning and its applicability to their educational goals.

15. Acknowledge a plurality of cultural and personal values and demonstrate respect for the rights of others to express their viewpoints.

16. Examine a global issue/event from multiple perspectives.

17. Recognize the importance of language in understanding cultural differences.

18. Work cooperatively in groups with diverse membership and contribute to the group’s efforts with ideas and suggestions.

Instructional Methods:

Readings from required textbook. In-class viewings, demonstrations and projects will allow students to gain awareness and hands-on experiences in creative arts. Professional viewings will be required in all areas of exploration.

How is this course organized:

Weekly Assignments explore theatre history and elements of theatre production.

Text(s) for Course:

The Essential Theatre, Oscar G. Brockett

The Bedford Introduction to Drama, Jacabus, etc.

Progress Report:

By the end of the 6th week of the semester, you will have an opportunity to evaluate your progress in this course and decide if you need to make any adjustments (additional study, tutoring, conference with instructor) to assure your success in this course. Rubric assessments will be available upon request for each assignment to gauge your progress.

Evaluation Methods:
Tests / Papers / Projects 2 Reviews Class Assignments Midterm Exam Final Project Online Participation	Point Value 20 each 260 50 100 50	Final Grade Scale 450-500 = A 400-449 = B 350-399 = C 300- 349 = D Below ??? = F
If the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to administer additional tests.

Attendance/Participation Policy:

Attendance (regular participation in the online classroom) is essential for maintaining the best learning environment. Learning occurs in relationship not only between student and course materials, but, just as importantly, peer to peer, professor to student, and student to professor. This Internet class demands that the student be self-motivated and self disciplined. You are responsible to keep up with the schedule, assignments, and exams. I will be contacting you throughout the semester by email, and Blackboard is available at all times.

You are expected to log on to the course site 2-3 times per week.

Email Policy:

Email is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and student-student communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your email address is available to all students in this course.

However, students are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this course only for the purpose and the duration of this course.

Students who are concerned about the privacy of their personal email address are reminded of commercially available products that allow them to create unique email addresses specifically for the purpose and duration of this course.

The instructor can be expected to respond to regular student email inquiries (grades, posted assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24 to 48 hours.

Academic Honesty:

Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the FCC Code of Academic Honesty. Please sign the Academic Honesty pledge at http://courses.frederick.edu. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times. Make sure that all sources, particularly Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas.

Student Services

There are a variety of services available to students which will assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these services in The Student Handbook, available through the Center for Student Engagement; as well as by visiting the Student Services web page http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx

Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations, or who have questions related to disabilities services, should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408. Additional information can be viewed at the following FCC web page: http://www.frederick.edu/studentservices/disability.aspx

Topical Outline: Online Course

Week	SUBJECT	CONTENT
Week 1	INTRODUCTION/AUDIENCE
Week 2	ACTING & DIRECTING
Week 3	THEATRE SPACE
Week 4	PLAY #1	Lysistrata by Aristophanes
Week 5	PRODUCTION DESIGN
Week 6	THE PLAYWRIGHT
Week 7	MIDTERM/PLAY #2	Twilght Los Angeles by Anna Deveare Smith
Week 8	PLAY #2 CONT.
Week 9	GREEK/ROMAN/MEDIEVAL
Week 10	ELIZABETHAN/RESTORATION/COMMEDIA
Week 11	MELODRAMA TO REALISM
Week 12	PLAY # 3	The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Week 13	RE-EVALUATION & SUBSIDIZATION
Week 14	CONTEMPORARY DIVERSITY
Week 15	FINAL PROJECT DUE

NOTE: Your instructor reserves the right to make changes to this outline as needed.