Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size50–60 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteENG 051A - Introduction to Communication Skills Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionPA 001 is a survey of major dramatic forms and works for theater. Areas to be covered include the purpose of theater, major historical literacy periods and their relationships to the socio-economic and political issues of their times, a behind the scenes look at play production, multi-cultural contributions to Western theater, and contemporary trends. Lectures will be combined with play reading and viewing of videotaped scenes. 