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1 Valencia College West Campus INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (THE1000) Fall 2017 Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 11:15 (CRN 15270), Building 1, Room :15 12:45 (CRN 14848), Building 1, Room 111 Your Professor Name: Sarah Verron-Bassetti Office location and phone: N/A Office hours: By appointment only Course Description An overview of the Theatre Arts. Includes a study of theatre practitioners and their craft, including playwrights, directors, actors, and designers/technicians. Includes a general overview of theatre history, and reading and analysis of plays from various genres and periods. Attendance at outside play performances is required. 3 credits. No prerequisites required. Major Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the distinctive nature of live theater. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures, art, and craft of the major practitioners in the theater, including playwrights, actors directors, and designers/technicians. 3. Trace the major developments in theater history from the Greeks to the present. 4. Effectively evaluate theater productions.

2 Your Required Materials Lee A. Jacobus. The Compact Bedford Introduction to Drama. Seventh Edition. Bedford St. Martin's Press ISBN-10: and ISBN-13: You can rent it or buy it at Valencia West campus at the bookstore (Buildings 1 and 2). You will also find additional required readings on Blackboard in the form of pdf scans, links, and word docs. Please see calendar for reading list and schedule. Grading Scale A: B: C: D: F: 59-0 Attendance Policy Students are required to come to class. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class. If you arrive to class after attendance is taken, you will not be marked present. If you sleep in class, you will be considered as absent. If you are late for a quiz, or absent during a quiz or an in-class assignment, you will not be able to make it up. Withdrawal Deadline and Policy A student who withdraws from class before the withdrawal deadline of November 10, 2017 will receive a grade of W. A faculty member is permitted to withdraw a student from the faculty member's class up to the beginning of the final exam period, for violation of the faculty member's attendance policy, as published in the faculty member's syllabus. A student is not permitted to withdraw from this class after the withdrawal deadline; if you remain in the class after the withdrawal deadline, you can only receive a grade of A, B, C, D, F or I. An I grade will only be assigned under extraordinary circumstances that occur near the end of the semester. If you receive an I, the work missed must be made up during the following semester, at which time you will get an A, B,C,D or F. Failure to make up the work during the following semester will result in you getting a grade of F in the course. Any student who withdraws from this class during a third or subsequent attempt in this course will be assigned a grade of F. Financial Aid Statement In order to academically maintain financial aid, students must meet all of the following requirements: Complete 67% of all classes attempted, and Maintain a Valencia GPA of 2.0 or higher, and Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher, and Complete degree within the 150% timeframe Detailed information about maintaining satisfactory academic progress (SAP) can be found at: For a complete policy and procedure overview on Valencia Policy 4-07 please go to: Late Work and Make-up Policy There will be no make-up exams or assignments, except for major and documented emergencies (car accident, death in the family, extreme illness, etc.). Late work will not be accepted unless there is a major and documented emergency. Please do not ask for an extension. This syllabus is clear about it.

3 Assignments 200 points (100 each); 2 Exams (Midterm and Final) 100 points; Performance assignment (Due DECEMBER 4). 25 points each; Quizzes, Assignments, and Worksheets (Roughly 10) 550 points total (Subject to Change) Your Exams You will have two exams (midterm and final). Both of them are done in class. Each exam is worth 100 points. The exams will contain short-answer questions and multiple-choice questions. Quizzes, worksheets and assignments You will have roughly ten quizzes, worksheets and assignments in class or on Blackboard. Each quiz, worksheet or assignment will be 25 points and have around 10 questions. The quizzes will be a mix of multiple-choice questions and shortanswer questions. Performance Assignment You are required to visit one live performance this semester. You will have to go to the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre to watch the following play: The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson. Directed by Jim Helsinger. From October 11 to November 19 at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. See the following website for the dates, tickets, reduced prices and other information: You will be required to complete an assignment and answer the following questions in separated paragraphs in response to the performance you watched. (960 words total). I. Introduction of the paper. You must name the playwright and the stage director, give the genre of the play and summarize the story of the play: what story is being told? This answer must contain at least 300 words (one full page). II. Describe the staging/set design of the play and analyze the unity of place (according to Aristotle's Poetics) in the play. Does the play respect the unity of place? In your answer, you will define and explain the term and relate it to the play. (At least 180 words). III. Define, according to Aristotle and to the material studied in class, the rule of propriety, and apply it to the play. Does the play respect the rule of propriety? You will define the rule of propriety, explain your arguments in details and you will give clear examples from the play. (At least 180 words). Tip: explain your ideas and provide clear examples from the play to justify them. IV. Share your personal opinion in a critical way by explaining your point of view of the play. What did you think of the play and why (about the story, the staging, the characters)? What did you find disturbing about the play (strong moments or weak, boring moments, etc.). Develop your personal point of view by explaining and developing your ideas. At least 300 words (one full page).

4 This assignment will be due on MONDAY DECEMBER 4. You will submit your essay on blackboard. It is worth 100 points. You will have the entire semester to write your essay and I won't accept any late work. You will also need to keep copies of your tickets/receipts and scan them to your essays. I WON'T ACCEPT ED ESSAYS. THEY MUST BE SUBMITTED ON BLACKBOARD IN THE APPROPRIATE DROP BOX FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. All written work must meet all of the following criteria : Writing must follow the standards of form (MLA format), grammar and spelling All papers must be typed, double spaced, in size 12 font Each assignment must have the following information in the upper left or right hand corner, or on a separate cover page: 1. Name 2. The name of the course (THE1000) 3. Date and time of the course 4. Title of the paper Homework Homework information and dates are on the syllabus, and calendar. It is your responsibility to check the syllabus, the calendar and your s regularly, and do the homework and readings on time. Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Statement Each student is required to follow Valencia s policy regarding academic honesty. All work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the student s individual thoughts, research, and self-expression unless the assignment specifically states group project. Any act of academic dishonesty will be handled in accordance with Valencia s policy as set forth in the Student Handbook and Catalog. Students who cheat will be given a zero for the assignment. Repeated cheaters will be reported to the Academic Dean for disciplinary action. What is plagiarism? Copying a website or textbook without using quotation marks and/or providing an in text citation and Works Cited page. Submitting another student s paper as your own work. Changing words or paraphrasing from a textbook or website without giving credit to your source. Security Statement We want to reassure you that our security officers are here around the clock to ensure the safety and security of the campus community. It is important to remain alert and aware of your surroundings, especially during the early morning or evening hours. Remember that you can always call security for an escort if you feel uncomfortable walking alone on campus. White security phones can also be found in many of our buildings; simply pick up the phone and security will answer. Finally, report any suspicious persons to West Campus Security at , (after-hours number) or by using the yellow emergency call boxes located on light poles in the parking lots and along walkways. Faculty/Student Communication Valencia College is committed to providing each student a quality educational experience. Faculty members have set high standards of instruction for themselves and for you. If you have a problem in a class, your first step is to talk to your instructor. If you are still dissatisfied, you may talk with the academic dean of the division for your class. We will work together to resolve any issues that arise.

5 Support Services Tutoring services are available in bldg (extension 1633). The Writing Center is free and available to students in bldg Valencia College offers a variety of SkillShops, which are short seminars covering a variety of topics that deal with student success, goals, and purpose. To check out Valencia s Skillshop offerings, go to Disclaimer The course outline and syllabus are subject to change as needed; changes will be announced in class (or state how you will contact students with this information, such as by using ATLAS , BlackBoard, etc.) in a timely manner, when necessary. Your continued participation in this course after the drop-add deadline period constitutes an agreement with and an acceptance of the conditions presented in this syllabus. Technology Policy Please put your mobile phone in your bag and on silent (vibrating phones are also distracting). I will ask you to leave the class if you are on your phone. Turn off laptop computers, mp3 players, ipods, etc. Classroom Behavior Policy Valencia College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in the disruption of a class may be directed by the faulty to leave the class. Violation of any classroom or Valencia s rules may lead to disciplinary actions up to and including expulsion from Valencia. Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary warnings, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions. You must come to class prepared, with all of the reading competed for that day. Do not engage a private conversation while class is in session, including when other students are speaking, during a video, etc. Do not use phones, laptop computers, mp3, ipods, etc. while the class is in session. If you are caught using one of these, you will be asked to leave the classroom. Be punctual. Tardiness is a disruption to the classroom environment. This includes leaving and reentering the room while class is in session. A student who is continually leaving and reentering the room while the class is in session will be asked to leave the classroom and his final grade will be affected. If you sleep in class, you will be considered as absent. Baycare Behavioral Health s Student Assistance Program Valencia is committed to making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help that may assist them with psychological issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work. Students have 24 hour unlimited access to the Baycare Behavioral Health s confidential student assistance program phone counseling services by calling (800) Three free confidential face-to-face counseling sessions are also available to students.

6 Students with Disabilities Statement Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class; accommodations will not be applied retroactively. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. West Campus SSB, Rm. 102, Phone: , Fax:

7 Course Calendar/Schedule August 29 - Introduction to class, syllabus and policies. HW: SYLLABUS QUIZ on blackboard (25 points). Due September 3. August 31 - Topic: What is theatre? HW : read pgs September 5 Topic: Greek theatre. HW : Read pgs September 7 Topic: Greek theatre. HW : Read Aristotle's Poetics (on blackboard) and complete the assignment required. (25 points). Due September 14. September 12 Topic: Greek theatre. QUIZ on blackboard regarding the part of the textbook regarding Greek theatre pgs (25 points). Due September 17. September 14 Topic: Greek theatre (Medea by Euripides). September 19 Topic: Greek theatre (Medea by Euripides). QUIZ on blackboard regarding the play Medea, watched in class. (25 points). Due September 24. September 21 Topic: Roman theatre: historical context, staging and architecture. September 26 Topic: Roman theatre staging and architecture. QUIZ on blackboard regarding the part of the textbook regarding Roman Drama pgs (25 points). Due October 1. September 28 Topic: Roman tragedy. October 3 Topic: Medieval theatre. QUIZ on blackboard about the part of the textbook regarding Medieval theatre pgs (25 points). Due October 8. October 5 Topic: Medieval theatre. October 10 Topic: Medieval theatre.

8 October 12 No class. HW: prepare for exam 1. October 17 EXAM 1 (Midterm exam in class). October 19 Topic: Renaissance theatre (Historical context). HW: read pgs October 24 Topic : Elizabethan theatre during the Renaissance. QUIZ on blackboard about the part of the textbook regarding Renaissance theatre pgs (25 points). Due October 29. October 26 - Topic : Topic: Italian theatre (Commedia dell'arte) during the Renaissance. October 31 Topic: Classicism in France during the 17 th century. HW: read pgs ESSAY regarding Tartuffe by Molière (pgs ). (25 points). Due November 14 on blackboard. November 2 Topic: Classicism in France during the 17 th century. November 7 Topic: Classicism in France during the 17 th century. ( Molière, by Ariane Mnouchkine). November 9 Topic: Classicism in France during the 17 th century. ( Molière, by Ariane Mnouchkine). November 14 Topic: Japanese theatre (Noh). QUIZ on blackboard about Noh theatre (25 points). Due November 19. November 16 Topic: Japanese theatre (Noh). November 21 Topic: Japanese theatre (Kabuki). HW: read pgs November 23 No class. Thanksgiving break. November 28 Topic: Japanese theatre (Kabuki). QUIZ on blackboard about Kabuki (25 points). Due December 3.

9 November 28 Topic: Performance art. November 30 - Topic: Performance art. December 4: Performance assignment due on blackboard. December 5 - Topic: Performance art. December 7 No class. Prepare final exam. December 12 OR December 14 FINAL EXAM If your class meets T/R at 10:00 11:15, your exam is Tuesday December 12 at 10:00 12:30. If your class meets T/R at AM PM, your exam is Thursday December 14 at AM PM.