THETR-461 Play Analysis
This seminar course examines several plays, including one-acts, modern classics, and a play by Shakespeare, all joined loosely by common themes. Films of the plays are studied and discussed as well as the social and historical contexts of the scripts. Students engage in experiential learning by reading the texts out loud in class, examining the meaning, action, objective, and philosophical and historical contexts with the professor. Written assignments focus on various methods of play analysis. The goal is to get closer to the original intentions of the author and see the plays as active dramatic experiences. The course is intended for Junior and Senior theatre majors.
Offered
Alternate Years