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ERIC Number: EJ342305
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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The Teaching of Acting in American Colleges and Universities, 1920-1960.
Gillespie, Patti P.; Cameron, Kenneth M.
Communication Education, v35 n4 p362-71 Oct 1986
Evidence derived from college catalogues, textbooks, and national convention programs is used to explore the nature and history of acting instruction in America. Stanislavski's theories and practices are discussed with reference to their acceptance in the American scene. Supplementary tables included. (JD)
Descriptors: Acting, Educational History, Educational Practices, Higher Education, School Catalogs, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Acting Instruction; Method Acting; National Convention Presentations; Stanislavski (Konstantin)