Syllabus for THE3313-20Fall 0002

Course Syllabus

THE 3313 Theatre History & Dramatic Literature 3

UCF School of Performing Arts, Theatre

3 Credit Hours

General Course Information
Course Description
Course Materials and Resources
Student Learning Outcomes
Course Activities
Grading Information
Course Schedule
Policy Statements

Instructor Information

Instructor: Chloë Rae Edmonson
Office Location: PAC T-225
Phone: 407-823-3118
Email: chloe.edmonson@ucf.edu (please allow 24 *business day* hours for email responses. Emails and WebCourse Messages received after 1pm on Fridays may not receive a response until Monday.)
Online Office Hours: Mondays and Fridays from 10:00am to 1:00pm by appointment. Reserve a slot by clicking "Calendar" in the Global Navigation Sidebar on the left of your screen > "Find Appointment." Further instructions for using Canvas Scheduler here. Meetings are held in this Zoom Room. You can also try to "drop in" on me virtually by calling me at 407-823-3118, but making an appointment will ensure you get your questions answered.

Teaching Assistants

GTA: Ximena Gonzalez
Email: menagonzalezt@knights.ucf.edu
Online Office Hours: Wednesdays from 3:00 pm- 5:00pm and Thursdays from 12:00 pm- 1:50 pm by appointment. Shoot me an email to set up an appointment.

Course Information

Term: Fall 2020
Course Number & Section: THE 3313-0002
Course Name: Theatre History and Dramatic Literature 3
Credit Hours: 3
Course Modality: (V1) This is a remote and video-delivered course. No in-person classroom attendance is required. Students are expected to attend virtually on Wednesdays. These Zoom sessions will be supplemented by asynchronous online activity, projects, and exams.
Synchronous Class Meeting Times: Wednesdays via Zoom 1:30-2:20pm (all other coursework is asynchronous)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Theatre Major, "C" (2.0) or better in THE 3312

Course Description

This class surveys a selection of documents, plays, theatre artists, and theory from the avant garde through contemporary musical theatre. Readings include primary sources (plays and historical documents) and secondary sources (contemporary scholarship on these time periods).

Course Materials and Resources

Required Materials/Resources

No required textbook; all readings available via WebCourse Modules
In lieu of a textbook, we will watch Crash Course Theater and Drama videos
Internet access, browser, Zoom access, a PDF reader, and e-mail required.
Webcams and microphones will be required for class meetings and may be required for exams.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Acquire vocabulary to discuss modern performance and theatre;
Identify and make critical connections between key artists, performance practices, and literary genres of the major periods of modern theatre history;
Contextualize modern and contemporary theatre productions and literature within their economic, political, and cultural moments;
Learn to problematize inherited historical narratives;
Procure, read, and analyze challenging academic articles;
Make a case for the continued production/consumption of modern plays, immersive performance, and classical musicals.

Course Activities

If you stay on top of your assignments and do the required readings, you will pass this class! Every week, plan on allotting time to watch 5-20 minutes of video material and read at least one play plus one other reading (article, theory text) per week. You will need regular Internet access and the ability to connect to our weekly Zoom meetings.

Graded course activities include:

Module Activity (Discussions, Quizzes, Materia)
Tests (3)
Partner Video and Presentation (on an playwright's bio or a production of a play)
Dramaturgy Note (Written Research Assignment in Stages)
Final Group Project
Zoom Attendance and Participation

Extra Credit

If you would like to do extra credit this semester, please read a play by a contemporary BIPOC playwright and write a two page (double-spaced) paper on how that play resonates with any of the other plays, themes, or scholarship we've covered this semester. This essay is due on the same day as your final Dramaturgy Note. Each student may write one. This extra credit paper is worth 2 points on your final grade. OR, if you connect your play by a Black playwright to the content of the module for which you missed a Zoom meeting, this paper will expunge that one unexcused absence.

Gordon Rule

This course is a Gordon Rule course. The assignments which fulfill the Gordon Rule have the following characteristics: 1.) The writing will have a clearly defined central idea or thesis; 2.) It will provide adequate support for that idea; 3.) It will be organized clearly and logically; 4.) It will show awareness of the conventions of standard written English; 5.) It will be formatted or presented in an appropriate way.

Activity Submissions

All assignments, exams and presentations will be submitted via Webcourses@UCF submission.

Please double space all written work.
Please use the Chicago Manual of Style for citations
I will only accept text attachments in Word Doc or PDF form.

Attendance/Participation

REVISED PARTICIPATION CRITERIA:

Everyone should aim to participate at least 5x this semester during the Zooms. This means using the hand raise function to make a comment, asking questions about readings and other academic content, and using the chat function to contribute to the ongoing discussion.

If you do not feel comfortable talking in our synchronous classes, schedule an office hours appointment with me, or send me an email with your thoughts about the class or readings. That counts as participation too.

Another portion of your participation grade is to view and comment on at least 5 different Partner Presentations within a week of their posting. You can view those here. Be sure to check back every week to view and comment on new uploads.

REVISED ATTENDANCE POLICIES:

Each Wednesday we will meet via Zoom for synchronous lecture/discussions. Your attendance at these sessions is a required component of this course.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:

You are allowed 1 freebie (unexcused) absence from our Weekly zoom meetings. I do not need to know when or why you will be taking your freebie absence.

Two (2) or more unexcused absences from Zoom sessions will result in an automatic zero for your "Attendance" portion of your "Attendance and Participation" grade. If you find yourself with 2 absences, consider doing an extra credit paper, see above.

EXCUSED ABSENCES:

Since we are meeting online and only once per week, I will excuse absences solely in extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness (with a doctor's note), university sponsored absences (please provide the requisite university-sponsored absence forms), military obligations, and religious holidays. Please also see the Policy Statement on COVID-19 at the end of this syllabus. If any of these extenuating circumstances apply to you, please submit your excused absence and any documentation to this Google Form (in advance of your absence, if possible). Please do not email me or the TAs about it; we will simply redirect you to that form.

INTERNET OUTAGE POLICY

"My Internet failed during or before class and I couldn't attend some or all of the class meeting!" Ugh, y'all, I get it. This has happened to me! The Zoom struggle is real.

While I can't completely "excuse" or expunge absences for Internet snafus, I can give you an opportunity to make up these kinds of absences. If you miss a class due to Internet problems, you may attend, instead,

1. any of the UCF readings (that you are NOT involved in) or

2. any of the UCF Dramaturgy Talks this semester

And then write me a two-page (double-spaced) reflection on how that event connected with any aspect of this theatre history class. Then, I will expunge the tech outage absence and you'll be in the clear! Submit that reflection here.

Make-up Exams and Assignments

Per university policy, you are allowed to submit make-up work (or an equivalent, alternate assignment) for authorized university-sponsored activities, religious observances, or legal obligations (such as jury duty). If this participation conflicts with your course assignments, I will offer a reasonable opportunity for you to complete missed assignments and/or exams. The make-up assignment and grading scale will be equivalent to the missed assignment and its grading scale. In the case of an authorized university activity, it is your responsibility to show me a signed copy of the Program Verification Form for which you will be absent, prior to the class in which the absence occurs. In any of these cases, please contact me at least two weeks ahead of time to notify me of upcoming needs.

Assessment and Grading Procedures

**Grade Weighting**
Assignment	Percentage of Grade
Online Module Activities	10%
Tests	10%
Partner Video Project/ Presentation	20%
Dramaturgy Note (6 Parts)	30%
Final Group Project/ Presentation	20%
Participation/Zoom Attendance	10%
Total	100%

UCF Theatre students are held to a high standard and must receive a C or better in all theatre classes. You will have to repeat any courses in which you receive a non-passing (C- or lower) grade in order for that course to count toward your theatre degree.

**Grading Scale**
Letter Grade	Points
Passing Grades
A	93 – 100 points
A-	90 – 92 points
B+	87 – 89 points
B	83 – 86 points
B-	80 – 82 points
C+	77 – 79 points
C	70 – 76 points
Non-Passing Grades
D	60 – 69 points
F	59 and below

Consult the latest Undergraduate or Graduate catalog for regulations and procedures regarding grading such as Incomplete grades, grade changes, and grade forgiveness.

Course Schedule

Find our course schedule here.

University Services and Resources

Academic Services and Resources

A list of available academic support and learning services is available at UCF Student Services. Click on "Academic Support and Learning Services" on the right-hand side to filter.

Non-Academic Services and Resources

A list of non-academic support and services is also available at UCF Student Services. Click on "Support" on the right-hand side to filter.

If you are a UCF Online student, please consult the UCF Online Student Guidelines for more information about your access to non-academic services.

Policy Statements

COVID-19

Zoom Statement

Because of the continued remote instruction requirement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this course will use Zoom for some synchronous (“real time”) class meetings on Wednesdays. Meeting dates and times will be scheduled through Webcourses@UCF and should appear on your calendar.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself with Zoom by visiting the UCF Zoom Guides at <https://cdl.ucf.edu/support/webcourses/zoom/>. You may choose to use Zoom on your mobile device (phone or tablet).

Things to Know About Zoom:

You must sign in to my Zoom session using your UCF NID and password.
Improper classroom behavior is not tolerated within Zoom sessions and may result in a referral to the Office of Student Conduct.
You can contact Webcourses@UCF Support at <https://cdl.ucf.edu/support/webcourses/> if you have any technical issues accessing Zoom.

University-Wide Face Covering Policy for Common Spaces and Face-to-Face Classes

To protect members of our community, everyone is required to wear a facial covering inside all common spaces including classrooms (https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/PolicyEmergencyCOVIDReturnPolicy.pdf). Students who choose not to wear facial coverings will be asked to leave the classroom by the instructor. If they refuse to leave the classroom or put on a facial covering, they may be considered disruptive (please see the Golden Rule for student behavior expectations). Faculty have the right to cancel class if the safety and well-being of class members are in jeopardy. Students will be responsible for the material that would have been covered in class as provided by the instructor.

Notifications in Case of Changes to Course Modality

Depending on the course of the pandemic during the semester, the university may make changes to the way classes are offered. If that happens, please look for announcements or messages in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email about changes specific to this course.

COVID-19 and Illness Notification

Students who believe they may have a COVID-19 diagnosis should contact UCF Student Health Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place.

Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID, or if anyone living in their residence has tested positive or is sick with COVID-19 symptoms. CDC guidance for COVID-19 symptoms is located here: (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html (Links to an external site.))

Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illness reason to discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students should contact their instructor(s) before missing class.

In Case of Faculty Illness

If the instructor falls ill during the semester, there may be changes to this course, including having a backup instructor take over the course. Please look for announcements or mail in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email for any alterations to this course.

Course Accessibility and Disability COVID-19 Supplemental Statement

Accommodations may need to be added or adjusted should this course shift from an on-campus to a remote format. Students with disabilities should speak with their instructor and should contact sas@ucf.edu to discuss specific accommodations for this or other courses.

Academic Integrity

Students should familiarize themselves with UCF’s Rules of Conduct. According to Section 1, "Academic Misconduct," students are prohibited from engaging in:

Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of record. The unauthorized possession of examination or course-related material also constitutes cheating.
Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: The presentation of material which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtained through someone else’s efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, or project.
Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person, student, and/or uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or without the express written permission of the university and the instructor. Course materials include but are not limited to class notes, Instructor’s PowerPoints, course syllabi, tests, quizzes, labs, instruction sheets, homework, study guides, handouts, etc.
Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work.
Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source, thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own.
Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once without the express written permission of the instructor.
Helping another violate academic behavior standards.

For more information about Academic Integrity, students may consult The Center for Academic Integrity.

For more information about plagiarism and misuse of sources, see “Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices”.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating

Students should also familiarize themselves with the procedures for academic misconduct in UCF’s student handbook, The Golden Rule. UCF faculty members have a responsibility for students’ education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and when necessary respond to academic misconduct. Penalties can include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course, suspension or expulsion from the university, and/or a "Z Designation" on a student’s official transcript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final grade for this course will be preceded by the letter Z. For more information about the Z Designation, see http://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/zgrade.

Course Accessibility Statement

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing access and inclusion for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities who need specific access in this course, such as accommodations, should contact the professor as soon as possible to discuss various access options. Students should also connect with Student Accessibility Services (Ferrell Commons, 7F, Room 185, sas@ucf.edu, phone (407) 823-2371). Through Student Accessibility Services, a Course Accessibility Letter may be created and sent to professors, which informs faculty of potential access and accommodations that might be reasonable.

Campus Safety Statement

Fully online course sections (W, V)

Though most emergency situations are primarily relevant to courses that meet in person, such incidents can also impact online students, either when they are on or near campus to participate in other courses or activities or when their course work is affected by off-campus emergencies. The following policies apply to courses in online modalities.

To stay informed about emergency situations, students can sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to <https://my.ucf.eduLinks to an external site.> and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in the toolbar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on the Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”
Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with their instructors outside of class.

Sections with face-to-face components (M, RA, RV)

Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise during class, everyone needs to work together. Students should be aware of their surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.

In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.
Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the door. Students should make a note of the guide’s physical location and review the online version at <http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.htmlLinks to an external site.>.
Students should know the evacuation routes from each of their classrooms and have a plan for finding safety in case of an emergency.
If there is a medical emergency during class, students may need to access a first-aid kit or AED (Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those are located, see <http://www.ehs.ucf.edu/AEDlocations-UCFLinks to an external site.> (click on link from menu on left).
To stay informed about emergency situations, students can sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to <https://my.ucf.eduLinks to an external site.> and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in the toolbar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on the Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”
Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with their instructors outside of class.
To learn about how to manage an active-shooter situation on campus or elsewhere, consider viewing this video You CAN Survive an Active Shooter

Deployed Active Duty Military Students

Copyright

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text materials, etc. These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder.

Third-Party Software and FERPA

During this course you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you need not make any personally identifying information on a public site. Do not post or provide any private information about yourself or your classmates. Where appropriate you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personally identity-sensitive information. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your instructor.