Theatre of Anton Chekhov: Research, Analysis, Performance
THEA 214
Fall 2006 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
COL 215, REES 279, RUSS 279 |
The course will take a journey to the theatrical world of one of the most famous playwrights of all time, Anton Chekhov. Students will read, research, analyze, and perform all Chekhov's plays including dramas, comedies, and vaudevilles. Videos of world's best performances and movies adapted from his dramas will illustrate different artistic approaches to well-known texts. The course will also examine in detail the historical and cultural context of Chekhov's writing, as well as issues of translation and adaptation of his plays for the modern theatre. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA THEA |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (COL)(REES-MN) |
Major Readings:
A. Chekhov: PLATONOV, IVANOV, THE BEAR, THE PROPOSAL, A JUBILEE, THE SEAGULL, UNCLE VANYA, THE THREE SISTERS, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, THE SWAN SONG
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Examinations and Assignments:
Research leading into small performances, to be prepared outside the class and presented in the class; written assignments; final presentation that will combine research, analysis, and performance work. |
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