World Drama.

Catalog description

In this course, students will explore dramatic literature from around the world and will contextualize these works within the framework of genre, history, culture, and politics. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on what makes the genre of drama unique, focusing on the collaborative nature of the art, its connection to other forms of performance, and the impact that it can have on culture. Given the topic’s breadth, this course will vary from one instantiation to another based on theme and instructor. Instructors may or may not consider the development of drama over time, and while instructors may include student performances (acting, directing, and even playwrighting), the course’s primary focus is on drama as literature.