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ENGL236
Theory and Criticism of Drama: A Research Seminar
ENGL236 FA
Crosslistings: THEA236
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 0 | Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999
)
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
Reinelt and Roach, CRITICAL THEORY AND
PERFORMANCE
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: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ENGL
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Stowe, W
- Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 0, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
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Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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