Theatre of the Oppressed: An Introduction to the Work of Augusto Boal

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Overview

Subject area

APTH

Catalog Number

620

Course Title

Theatre of the Oppressed: An Introduction to the Work of Augusto Boal

Department(s)

Description

This course provides students with an overview of the theories and methods of the Brazilian popular theatre director and activist, Augusto Boal. It also examines the important influences that have informed his work, including his experiences under military dictatorship and the liberatory pedagogy of Paulo Freire. As the final in-class assignment, students will research, devise and present a Theatre of the Oppressed forum theatre performance.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule