American Playwrights and Their Plays

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Intensive study of important dramatists and theatrical movements of the 20th century. Through reading and analyzing plays and relevant theoretical and historical essays, attending performances, acting out portions of plays, and writing a research paper, students actively participate in a multidimensional examination of American playwrights such as Eugene O'Neill, Arthur Miller, David Mamet, August Wilson, and Wendy Wasserstein. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1100 or ENGL 1200 ; and at least one English literature course or an A in ENGL 1100 or ENGL 1200 .