Introduction to Drama

Catalog description

During this course, students read important plays from various times and cultures, learning about their authorship and cultural significance. Students also apply critical tools of literary analysis to better understand the structures and varieties of dramatic literature (tragedies, comedies, histories, and romances), and become acquainted with newer forms that break these traditions. The class may include opportunities to engage in readings of plays, attend plays, or draft dramatic scenes, concepts, or plots. Prerequisite(s): EH 124 or EH 105 .