| Course Description |
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| This class is an introduction to theatre as a literary genre. Students |
| read and discuss a variety of significant dramatic texts, with an emphasis |
| on modern American plays. Some European and non-Western dramatic texts |
| from various historical periods may also be included. Students develop the |
| ability to critically analyze play scripts, exploring such topics as |
| theme, character, dramatic structure and historical context. Careful |
| attention is given to plays as literature intended to be performed, and |
| the analytical and conceptual viewpoints of the actor, director and |
| designer are considered. |
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