2020 Fall

THEATER R1B 002 - LEC 002

Performance: Writing and Research

Everyday Performances of Race

Miyuki Baker

Aug 26, 2020 - Dec 11, 2020

Tu, Th

11:00 am - 12:29 pm

Internet/Online

Class #:23677

Units: 4

Instruction Mode: Remote Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed

Offered through Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 0

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Hours & Workload

3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 9 hours of outside work hours per week.

Course Catalog Description

Reading and composition in connection with the study of dramatic literature. R1A satisfies the first half of the Reading and Composition requirement, and R1B satisfies the second half.

This course investigates the everyday and staged performances of race, class, and space in the city of Oakland, CA in order to think through their social, political, and aesthetic effects on our lives. As a research-focused R1B course, we will deploy the critical reading and analytical writing skills developed in R1A courses towards a final research project that addresses performances of race, class, and space at a site (physical, artistic, or virtual) of your choosing. Our discussions, in-class writing practices, reading responses, and peer review will not only help us develop the foundational skills needed to conduct ethical academic research, but also to critically engage with contemporary issues using the wisdom of your own lived experiences.

Class Notes

R&C classes offered by TDPS in Fall 2020 will meet during scheduled class times remotely and synchronously for at least ½ of the scheduled class hours per week. The remainder of class time will be held either synchronously or asynchronously. Some of the Zoom class meetings will involve break-out groups. Regular reading, writing, video viewing assignments, research-based assignments, etc. will be shared with students via bCourses. Final assessment will involve written papers. Students are expected to use the video option in Zoom for this class. Please contact the instructor if you have extenuating circumstances that prevent use of the video option (or if you have other technical issues). show less

Rules & Requirements

Requisites

Previously passed an R_A course with a letter grade of C-or better. Previously passed an articulated R_A course with a letter grade of C-or better. Score a 4 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Literature and Composition. Score a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition. Score of 5, 6, or 7 on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination