Comp Lit 3270 - The Medieval Stage

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

Medieval drama, which was performed in churches, monasteries, inns and marketplaces, was the pop culture of the Middle Ages. With a focus on major plays from medieval France, Germany, the Netherlands, and England, this course uses an interdisciplinary approach to reconstruct how these plays were staged in their original settings. Additional topics include the architecture of theater spaces and stage types; the use of music in drama; the nature of acting, mimesis and performativity in the Middle Ages; and the importance of the "theater" of medieval art. Students end the class with a historically accurate performance of a medieval play.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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