Do You Teach History? December Spotlight

By: Matthew Gutmann, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Brown University My students are hard put to recall another writer, let alone an intellectual giant like Claude Lévi-Strauss, who inveighs against the dangers of literacy, as he does in Tristes Tropiques. It is a great discussion starter. By turns travelogue and scholarly treatise on disappearing cultures

You can search for books across this discipline through our course lists, which cover Dance, Acting Styles, Introduction to Theatre, History of Theatre, Theatre Appreciation, Special Topics, and more. Here is a small selection of the books available:   Dance Acting Styles Introduction to Theatre History of Theatre   Theatre Appreciation   Special Topics  

For Japanese Culture Day, we are sharing titles that celebrate the country’s art, history, and culture. From titles about the history of Japan to classic and modern Japanese literature—ranging from women’s voices and historical, sociological, or religious perspectives—this collection provides an array of perspectives about Japanese culture.