Spanish 240 - FROM PAGE TO STAGE

Spring
2015
01
4.00
Maria Harretche
TTh 01:00-02:50
Smith College
39407-S15
FORD 240
mharretc@smith.edu
Topics course. The phenomenon of theater as a form of resistance and the use of performance made by artists and activists as a way of political protest is something already seen during the era of military dictatorship in Argentina (1981) through Teatro Abierto. Through the study of dramatic texts, news articles and web blogs, plus the application of actor-training methodologies, we bring stories from page to stage for a final presentation in Spanish. Performance strategies is used during the course to enhance foreign language skills. Prerequisites: SPN 220 or equivalent. No previous acting experience required. Enrollment limited to 19.
Topic: Argentina 2000-2015/Searching from the Stage.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.