Course Syllabus
THEA 269 – Surveys of Musical Theatre
KENN WHEELER kwheeler@eou.edu
Office: Loso Hall 104B Phone: 541-962-3318
Office Hours: M & W 9:00 – 10:00/T& Th 10:00 – 11:00
Catalog description: This course explores the history and development of the genre of musical theatre. Emphasis will be placed specifically on the American Musical Comedy of the 20th century.
Course requirements: Students are required to participate in classroom discussions and take notes on professor lectures. The students must also prepare assignments on various aspects of musical theatre and it’s history.
Text: None
Materials: Notebook for taking notes.
Course Objectives:
Course Outcomes/Major assignments:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Course Calendar:
Week One: Discuss Syllabus.
Where Musical Theatre in America finds itself.
Week Two: The early history of musical performance.
Week Three: Opera and operetta.
Week Four: Opera and operetta.
Week Five: Musical theatre in America: 19th century.
Mid-term examination.
Week Six: Musical theatre in America: 20th century.
Week Seven: Composers of Musical Theatre
Week Eight: Composers of Musical Theatre. Research paper due.
Week Nine: The British invasion.
Week Ten: The Great American Musical.
The FINAL: Thursday, June 10; 10:00am – 12:00 pm
Disclaimer: Class schedule/assignments may be altered during the course of the term as needed.
Means of assessment: Students knowledge of Musical Theatre will be assessed by the following means:
Grading method: Attendance 100 pts.
Mid-term Examination 150 pts.
Final Examination 150 pts.
Research Paper 200 pts.
TOTAL 600 pts.
95% - 100% = A
91% - 95% = A-
87% - 91% = B+
83% - 87% = B
79% - 83% = B-
75% - 79% = C+
71% - 75% = C
67% - 71% = C-
63% - 67% = D+
60% - 63% = D
Below 60% = F
Attendance/Lateness Policy: Students are responsible for attending class every time that it is held. Absences will result in a loss of ten points. The only exception is mandatory university sponsored events and THEN, ONLY if I know in advance. Work due on a day that you miss will be accepted with a 10% deduction per each period it is late.
Statement of Academic Misconduct:
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