Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : Overview & Verdict

Performance Studies: An Introduction explores the wide world of performance--from theatre, dance, and music to ritual, play, political campaigns, social media, and the performances of everyday life. Performance studies also ranges across cultures--Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, the Americas. And it spans historical periods from the art of the paleolithic caves to YouTube and the avantgarde. This course is devised by Richard Schechner, one of the pioneers of performance studies, in dialogue

Because it is hosted on Coursera, enrollment is permanent: claim it once and the lessons stay in your library even if the price returns later.

It is taught by New York University, delivered in en — useful context when you are deciding whether Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies fits the time you have this week.

What you need before starting

• • A free Coursera account (takes under a minute to create)
• • A laptop, tablet or phone with a stable internet connection
• • Basic computer literacy; everything specific to music is explained in the course

About New York University

New York University teaches Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies . The lessons follow a consistent structure and the Q&A section stays active, which is a good signal of ongoing support.

Our verdict: A solid pick: you get the full paid course plus a certificate without spending anything. Enroll now even if you plan to start later — access stays with your account after the coupon expires.