TA 127: Contemporary Theatre and Performance Arts
San Jose State University
Course explores contemporary theatre and performance arts from the 1980s to the present times by critically examining selected works from a culture (or cultures) outside of the United States. Students will look at various works of theatre and performance arts examining how they are a direct response and/or reaction to major changes in the social and political landscape in a culture outside of the US. The focus of the course will remain on how selected productions represent contemporary views of people, events and ideas through specific performance discourses; and how the creative works shape and are, in turn, shaped by the contemporary socio-cultural issues, experiences and practices. Satisfies GE UD Area: 3.Cultures and Global Understanding (Formerly Area V). Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all UD GE courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Average GPA: 3.35
Grade distribution records: 227 students across 13 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 53 | 23.3% |
| A | 58 | 25.6% |
| A- | 23 | 10.1% |
| B+ | 18 | 7.9% |
| B | 18 | 7.9% |
| B- | 24 | 10.6% |
| C+ | 9 | 4.0% |
| C | 9 | 4.0% |
| C- | 4 | 1.8% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.9% |
| D | 3 | 1.3% |
| D- | 2 | 0.9% |
| F | 4 | 1.8% |
Based on 227 student grade records across 13 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Kathleen J Normington 174 students, Average GPA 3.36
- Sukanya Chakrabarti 35 students, Average GPA 3.06
- Teresa Rose Veramendi 18 students, Average GPA 3.77