LIT2024 SpTp: American Drama

This course will focus on reading, discussing, and understanding the genre of American Drama. We will function as a seminar, with an emphasis on participation in class discussions, active reading of the assigned plays, and both informal and formal written response and analysis. We will consider the works we read together using a variety of approaches, applying standard elements of drama, and considering the context as well as art of each work. We will also attempt to approach the plays with an eye towards performance. While the focus will be on American drama, and therefore largely 20th century plays, we will also review the elements of drama and the historical origins of plays. Emphasis will be on reading varied voices and experiences, including the intersection of race, class and gender as depicted by these American playwrights. The emphasis for students will be on weekly reading, thoughtful preparation for class, and demonstrating understanding and critical reflection through writing. Credits: 3.000

WRT1012 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 And EDU1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or EDU1001 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or EDU1201 Lecture Min Credits: 2.00 Or