ENGL224

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ENGL224

Staging England: English Drama to 1700 ENGL224 SP

Crosslistings: MDST224

Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:06 EST 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       40      32         8

This course explores the construction and representation of English culture in dramatic texts and performances from the medieval period to the eighteenth century. As we examine the ways in which these plays invent, defend and critique "Englishness," we will pay particular attention to inscriptions of gender, class, politics and religion in both texts and staging practices.

MAJOR READINGS

Readings will include selections from
liturgical drama, medieval mystery and morality plays, Robin
Hood plays, Elizabethan and Jacobean court masques, plays by
Jonson, Shakespeare, Fletcher and Beaumont, Marlowe, and
others to be decided later.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two-three short (2 page) papers, one longer paper (10-12 pages), and a take-home exam; possibly an oral presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course counts towards the English Department's pre-1800 and Historicity requirements. Non-English majors, especially Theatre majors, are encouraged to enroll; if they have not taken ENGL201, they should consult the instructor BEFORE preregistration to obtain a prerequisitie override. 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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ENGL

Prerequisites: ENGL201

Section 01: Bock, K; Times: M.W.... 2:40PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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