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This Just Say Noh. But Also Say Kyogen: Crash Course Theater #11 instructional video also includes:
Wigs, masks, demons, and Buddhism—what's not to love? All of these elements play a role in Japanese theater during the Middle Ages, a topic the informational video covers in depth. An engaging host shares an exhaustive overview of the Kyogen and Noh styles with images and animations mixed in throughout the video.
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Instructional Ideas
- Read a selection of Japanese folktales or myths in small groups and turn them into short skits using ideas learned from the video
- Watch a performance of Kyogen theater and point out key aspects of the style
Classroom Considerations
- Requires some understanding of Japanese history and culture in the fourteenth century
- Pause the video frequently to check for understanding and to permit viewers to ask questions
- Episode 11 in the Crash Course series on Theatre
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Emphasizes and defines key words related to Japanese theater
- Makes connections to other time periods and types of theaters to improve depth of understanding
Cons
- Content moves at a fast pace; pause frequently to check for understanding
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