ENGL234

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ENGL234

Modern Drama ENGL234 SP

Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:00:17 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       65      0         65

Next Offered in 9899 SP

An introduction to classic modern drama, focusing on such major figures as Ibsen, Strindberg, Shaw and Chekhov, such movements as Naturalism, Expressionism, and Dada, and their influence on contemporary theatre. Historical overview 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 papers. Several objective quizzes. Final 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.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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