2020 Fall

THEATER R1A 005 - LEC 005

Performance: Writing and Research

The Performance of Identity: Narrative, Race, and Ethnicity

Vincente Perez

Aug 26, 2020 - Dec 11, 2020

Tu, Th

02:00 pm - 03:29 pm

Internet/Online

Class #:24965

Units: 4

Instruction Mode: Remote Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed

Offered through Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies

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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.

In the age of neoliberalism, self-branding and individual identities are all the craze. Although America loves to portray a melting pot sense of diversity and colorblindness a brief look into popular debates around DNA ancestry tests or biracial music artists reveals a reemergent focus on which exact mixtures are going in the pot. In this course, we will explore the idea that racial and ethnic identities are dynamic performances rather than static categories conferred by birth. By turning to popular culture and digital media, we will examine how identities can be seen as narratives that are addressed to an audience. This course is writing intensive and will involve developing strategies for approaching media, scholarly articles, and everyday life with a critical eye. As a result, the class content will include material from disciplines such as sociology and performance studies as well as social media and YouTube videos.

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