ENGL236 - Theory and Criticism of Drama: A Research Seminar

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Academic Year 2000/2001

Theory and Criticism of Drama: A Research Seminar
ENGL 236 FA

Crosslistings:
THEA 236

This course covers classic dramatic theory from Artaud to Grotowski and contemporary critical theory including theater semiotics, feminism, multiculturalism. Discussion is keyed to current local productions and student interests.

MAJOR READINGS

Brecht, BRECHT ON THEATRE
Artaud, THE THEATRE AND ITS DOUBLE
Brook, THE EMPTY SPACE
Grotowski, TOWARD A POOR THEATRE
Boal, to be announced

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Frequent short papers and a final project consisting of an anthology of critical/theoretical texts dealing with a problem, a writer, a play/performance or a set of plays/performances with an introduction and a critical bibliography.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is an advanced course. Some familiarity with theory is desirable; some course work in dramatic literature is highly recommended. This course counts toward the English Department's Theory requirement.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Stowe,William W.

Times: ...W... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: THEA

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 15 Jr. major: 15

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001