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Academic Year 2001/2002

Modern Drama I
ENGL 234 SP

This introduction to classic modern drama focuses on such major figures as Ibsen, Strindberg, Shaw and Chekhov, such movements as Naturalism, Expressionism, and Dada, and their influence on contemporary theater. Historical overview is combined with close textual analysis.

MAJOR READINGS

Ibsen, BRAND, HEDDA GABLER, A DOLL HOUSE, THE MASTER BUILDER
Strindberg, THE FATHER, DANCE OF DEATH, A DREAM PLAY
Chekhov, THE THREE SISTERS, THE CHERRY ORCHARD
Many others

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two or three short papers. Several objective quizzes. Final exam or project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a SURVEY course. Students who have studied two or more of these authors in detail will find it repetitive, and are discouraged from enrolling.

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: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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