THE 506 Theatre History: The Well-Made Play & Beyond

Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters

Students will use major dramatic texts to explore theatrical history and how theatre is a mirror of current society and issues. Students will read plays, discuss playwrights and staged productions, and examine the historical, social and critical contexts of the period. Class discussions will emphasize how to convey this information to young learners. At the conclusion of the course, the students should be able to: identify and discuss major plays and playwrights, identify conventions in modern & contemporary drama and performance, and critically analyze dramatic literature. 3 credit hours