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Academic Year 2005/2006
The Dramaturgical Approach to Psychology
PSYC 363 SP
The objective of this course is to explore the use of the language of theater in the illumination of psychological questions. Material for the course will be about half drama, half readings from social psychology.
Among
the issues to be explored are politics as theater, audience effects, role-playing as a teaching and therapeutic technique, the actor's identity problems and general theory of the mask.
MAJOR READINGS
One book per week, either a play or a work from social psychology. Among the authors included will be Albee, Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, Rostand, Shaffer and Scheibe.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Each student will participate in the planning of at least two classes and will make presentations in those classes. A final paper is required, as well as a weekly journal.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This is a column 3 seminar course. A background or interest in theater is desirable; theater or dance majors who have had introductory psychology are welcome; an attempt will be made to achieve a balance between male
and female students. By interview.
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
PSYC105 OR PSYC101
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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