Contemporary Singapore Malay Theatre

Training Provider: Singapore University of Social Sciences
Course Reference: TGS-2024047268
S$1,461

About This Course

Discuss the development of Malay theatre in Singapore.
Explain the values and principles of Malay theatre as a genre of Malay performing arts.
Illustrate how theatre is a socially constructed performing art that engages the community.
Illustrate the multifaceted values depicted in Malay theatre.
Compare the values and insights from Malay theatre in Singapore over different periods in the history of Singapore.
Appraise how theatre reflects the philosophy and identity of the Singapore Malay community.

What You'll Learn

This course aims to analyse contemporary Malay theatre in Singapore, starting with an exploration of the history and development of Singapore Malay theatre, and proceeding to to appraise various postmodernist theories that facilitate an understanding of Malay theatre. The course will analyse how Malay Theatre reflects the Malay social, political and religious perspective in Singapore’s multicultural and multi-ethnic landscape. It will also provide an in-depth exploration of the philosophy and values found in local Malay theatre by analysing selected modern Malay theatre works. Finally, the course will conclude with a discussion of the challenges faced by Malay theatre works in Singapore today and possibly in the future.

Course Details

Duration 18 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled New course
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