THEA 306World Dramatic Literature

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FOR ANY UNDERGRAD STUDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN A THEATRE COURSE OR HAVE PERMISSION: This 4-credit course looks at plays from around the world as literature, using a practical theatrical lens. We will explore genre, style, conflict, plot structure, world-building, character development, language, and form, but all in an attempt to understand how theatre artists use these tools to bring shows to life. You will: participate in discussions; read approximately one play a week; attend live performances; take open-book quizzes; create/watch video presentations; and complete writing assignments with both analytic and creative elements. Ultimately, you will deepen your understanding of theatre, as well as its role in building empathy and cross-cultural understanding. THIS COURSE IS OFFERED APPROXIMATELY EVERY OTHER SEMESTER, AND THIS SECTION IS OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE THEATRE CLASS PRIOR TO ENROLLING, OR HAVE INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION.