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hilal Hassan Fathi
dh23011ped@st.tu.edu.iq
Muzahim Khudair Hussein
dh23011ped@st.tu.edu.iq

Abstract

The research addresses the characteristics of cultural exchange in school theatre performances as an important element in constructing theatrical productions directed at learners, due to its role in developing aesthetic and cognitive awareness, as well as promoting cultural openness while preserving identity. The research problem is formulated through the question: What are the characteristics of cultural exchange in school theatre performances?


The study consists of four chapters. The first chapter is devoted to the methodological framework, addressing the research problem, its significance, and its objectives, in addition to defining the key terms. The second chapter presents the theoretical framework through two sections: the first deals with the concept of cultural exchange and its development, while the second focuses on the role of school theatre and cultural interaction within it.


The third chapter presents the research methodology, where the researchers adopted the descriptive-analytical approach. A sample of educational theatre performances was selected, and an analysis tool was designed to examine the characteristics of cultural exchange. The fourth chapter includes the findings and conclusions, which revealed a high presence of cultural.

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Fathi, hilal H., & Hussein, M. K. (2026). Characteristics of intercultural exchange in school theater performances. Journal of Tikrit University for Humanities, 33(6, 2), 226–244. https://doi.org/10.25130/jtuh.33.6.1.2026.14
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