Modern Drama: Classic Texts and Contemporary Inheritors
ENGL 234
Fall 2009
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01
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Modern drama is nearly 150 years old and just as vital as ever. This course explores the foundations of the movement in Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, and Brecht, relating each of them to the work of more recent playwrights. Regular scene work by class members supplements the lecture-discussion format. |
Essential Capabilities:
None |
Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Classic plays by Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, Brecht. More recent plays by Lorca, Williams, Hansberry, Wilson, Parks, and others.
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Examinations and Assignments: Three 5-7 page essays during the semester. A take-home final exercise. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Regular scheduled participation in brief rehearsed readings. |
Instructor(s): Stowe,William W. Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: DWNY113; |
Total Enrollment Limit: 48 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 10 |   |   |
Seats Available: 21 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 10 | JR non-major: 10 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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