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Academic Year 2005/2006


Theatre of Anton Chekhov: Research, Analysis, Performance
THEA 214 SP

Crosslistings:
COL 215
REES 279
RUSS 279

The course will take a journey to the theatrical world of one of the most famous playwrights of all times Anton Chekhov. Students will read, research, analyze, and perform all Chekhov's plays including dramas, comedies, and vaudevilles. Videos of world's best performances and movies adapted from his dramas will illustrate different artistic approaches to well-known texts. The course will also examine in detail the historical and cultural context of Chekhov's writing, as well as issues of translation and adaptation of his plays for the modern theatre.

MAJOR READINGS

A. Chekhov: PLATONOV, IVANOV, THE BEAR, THE PROPOSAL, A JUBILEE, THE SEAGULL, UNCLE VANYA, THE THREE SISTERS, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, THE SWAN SONG

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Quizzes on reading material; research leading into small performances to be prepared outside the class and presented in the class; short written assignments; oral presentations and discussions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The attendance of additional film screenings (approximately 5 per semester) will be required. Dates and times of film sessions TBA.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA THEA    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Kordonskiy,Yuriy    
Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:00PM;     Location: TST101;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)
SR. major: 0   Jr. major: 5
SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 5   SO: 10   FR: 10

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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