The theatre, performance, and social change minor helps to prepare students for the challenges of world citizenship by developing competencies in theoretical, historical, and contextual knowledge alongside the technical skills to express their understanding of diverse social issues by making narratives, theatre, and performances. The minor’s selected courses focus on enlarging students' ability to identify social problems; explore social movements; and make sensitive, ethical, and artistic choices in performance creation. In addition, students are encouraged to think strategically about the material realities of creating performance for social change.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Note: No student may receive a theatre minor as a result of external transfer credit only.
Foundational Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 1215 | Activism and Performance | 4 |
| THTR 2340 | Theatre and Society | 4 |
Theatrical Interventions in Social Issues
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Race, Power, and Performance | ||
| Rebels of Modern Drama | ||
| Classics of 20th-Century American Drama | ||
| Playwriting | ||
| Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre | ||
| Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement | ||
| Queer Theatre and Performance | ||
| Devised Theatre Project: Collaborative Performance | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
Community Engagement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Social Movement Communication | ||
| Social Change and Human Services | ||
| Child Intervention and Treatment | ||
| News Documentary Production | ||
| Photojournalism | ||
| Gender, Social Justice, and Transnational Activism | ||
or SOCL 3100 | Gender, Social Justice, and Transnational Activism | |
or WMNS 3100 | Gender, Social Justice, and Transnational Activism | |
GPA Requirement
2.00 GPA required in the minor