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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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DRAMA APPRECIATION
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Course Prefix & Number:
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DRAM1310
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Section Number:
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400
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Semester/Year:
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Spring/21
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Theatre as an art form is presented from the historical, literary and production points of view in order to deepen the student's understanding and appreciation of Theatre. The course includes viewing and critiquing plays, musicals, motion pictures, and television dramas.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Theatre: A Lively Art 6th edition
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Maribeth Stickel
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth
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Telephone Number:
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828-506-3734
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E-mail Address:
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mstickel@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10-11a
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10-11a
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1220-1p
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1220-1p
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By appointment only
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Analyze theater through written responses to play text and/or live performances.
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Demonstrate a basic knowledge of theater history and dramatic works.
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Describe collaborative nature of theater arts.
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Demonstrate the relationship of the arts to everyday life as well as broader historical social contexts.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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Projects
Theatre Critical Report
DFW Theatre Project
Final Exam
Weekly Discussions
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
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100
100
100
200
50
2000
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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See list below with due date details.
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
x Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Failure of assignment
- Failure of course
- Disciplinary action taken by college
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Thom Talbott
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Office Location:
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CPA 2001B
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3324
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E-mail Address:
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ttalbott@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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Corinth 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-6464
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
DRAM 1310 Theatre Appreciation/Intro to Theatre
Course Calendar Outline
Spring 2021
Week One Read: Syllabus
Assignment: Welcome Discussion
Week Two Read: Chapter 1 of your book
Assignment: Watch Into the Woods using the link on the module, take the quiz, complete the discussion
Week Three Read: Chapter 2
Assignment: Complete the Social Media Play Assignment
Week Four Read: Chapter 3 on Playwriting
Assignment: Write a 3 minute play using the rules of playwrighting
Week Five Read: Chapter 4 on Genre and also Gruesome Playground Injuries (pdf provided)
Assignment: Complete Gruesome Playground Injuries Discussion
Week Six Read: Chapter 5 on Acting
Assignment: Watch monologues, complete monologue Discussion
Week Seven Read: Chapter 6 on Directing
Assignment: Watch Sam Mendes Documentary, complete Documentary Discussion
Week Eight Read: Chapter on Theatre Spaces
Assignment: complete Theatre Spaces Project
Week Nine March 15-21 NO CLASS SPRING BREAK!
Week Ten and Eleven Read: Read Chapters on Design
Assignment: Turn in Design Project – Paper Due 4/15
Week Twelve Read: Read Chapter on Asian Theatre
Assignment: Complete Discussion
Week Thirteen Read: Chapter on Elizabethan Theatre
Assignment: Complete Discussion
Week Fourteen Read: Chapter on Modern Theatre
Assignment: DFW Theatre Projects
Week Fifteen Assignment: DFW Theatre Projects Discussion
Week Sixteen Final Review
Final