Theatre

College of Fine Arts

  • Classic Theatre through a Contemporary Lens

    CFA TH 401

    Online offering. Explores and applies contemporary theories, ideas, and research to canonical works of theatre. Considers how race, gender, identity, nationality, structure, and politics consort in the making, production, distribution, reception, and legacy of classic works. Students learn to approach theatre as a dramaturg/scholar would: by reading texts and generating writing and projects with a theatrical sensibility, asking rigorous questions of all. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Research and Information Literacy. 3 cr. Tuition: $2325

    Summer 2 seven-week course (July 5-August 22)

    OL (LEC) Arranged Add & Drop Dates
    (DIS) Tues. 6-7 pm
    Course Start DateWednesday, July 5, 2023
    Last day to addFriday, June 30, 2023
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeWednesday, July 12, 2023
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeFriday, August 4, 2023
    Course End DateTuesday, August 22, 2023
    Kristin Leahey
    Online Course
    Meets online every Tues 6-7 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. 3-credit course
    For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information.

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