Discussions deal with topics of current interest. Taught in French. Study of dramatic genres from Middle Ages to the 20th century. Students attend performances of plays from most of the major historical periods. Taught in French.
Students attend concerts, opera and ballet.
Taught in English. Emphasis on introducing students to a broad spectrum of theatrical activity and opinion. Consideration of the components that comprise a theater event including acting, directing, design, costuming, lighting and playwriting. Theatre, performances, spectacles, and events in Paris will be used as examples to lead to discussion of the theatre in general. Students planning to participate in one of JMU s studies abroad programs in London, Paris, Salamanca, Florence or Martinique may fulfill their Cluster 2 requirements by taking three hours on campus selected from GPHL 101, GHUM 102, GHIS 101Bor GHIS 102B, plus six hours on site including three hours in art or music, and three hours in literature or theater.