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