Artistic Literacy Theatre Studies and a Contemporary Liberal Education [Hardcover]

Exploring the ways undergraduate theatre programs can play a significant role in accomplishing the aims and learning outcomes of a contemporary liberal education, Kindelan argues that theatre's signature pedagogy helps all undergraduates become actively engaged in developing critical and value-focused skills.Introduction: A Call to Action PART I: THE MAKINGS OF A CONTEMPORARY LIBERAL EDUCATION The Evolution of the Liberal Arts The Evolution of Theatre Studies Programs A Contemporary Liberal Education PART II: THE PEDAGOGIES AND STRATEGIES OF THEATRE STUDIES Setting the Stage for Learning in the Twenty-First Century Intentional Learning through the Art of the Theatre Artistic Literacy in Action Artistic Literacy and the Twenty-First-Century Workforce

Kindelan redefines theatre's place in liberal education by stressing productions of scripted plays. Changing widespread perceptions of theatre as frivolous entertainment may depend ultimately on students willing to advance their intellectual skills and civic responsibilities, together with educators willing to change their teaching-as-usual practices. By acting upon the actions promoted in [Artistic Literacy], we may achieve what could be a better future for theatre education. - Theatre Topics

Kindelan makes a valuable argument for the appropriateness of including theater studies in a liberal arts curriculum . . . This book is a call to action: it arms faculty and administrators with information about recent developments in theater studies' pedagogical goals and approaches to liberal arts education that suggest integrating theater studies in a liberal arts program at institutions of higher education. Summing Up: Recommended. Researchers, faculty, professionals. - CHOICE

This book does an excellent job of showing how the discipline of theatre studies can provide empowering and transformational experiences for our students. It demonstrates why the performing arts are an essel³,