TH 380 - Studies in Drama

Description:
Intensive study of representative examples of drama. ENG 380 and TH 380 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated up to 15 credits.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ENG 302 and ENG 303, or admission to the theatre arts major.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the formal elements and generic conventions of drama, including plot, character, and scene, and explain how formal choices contribute to meaning.
Compare and contrast dramatic works based on theme, genre, historical context, and/or cultural context.
Identify and explain the theatrical elements and conventions of drama and will be able to relate the material production of plays to historical and/or cultural conditions.
Understand and express the thematic concern s of plays as aesthetic works.
Write formal and informal responses to dramatic texts that demonstrate engagement, reflective thought about the writer’s own assumptions, effective inquiry, and responsible interpretation.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/17/2011