THEA 412

Modern Japanese Theatre

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

Surveys Japanese theatre history from the nineteenth century until the present day. Covers the reform of kabuki and emergence of such modern theatre genres as shinpa, shingeki, angura and butô. Drama, dance and other performance arts are discussed.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 412, PAAS 394, 486 or 312 if taken prior to 201105, JAPA 320A.

Also: PAAS 486

Prerequisites: Third-year standing or permission of the department.

Undergraduate course in Theatre offered by the Department of Theatre in the Faculty of Fine Arts.