EN 365A - Contemporary American Drama

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

Study of the development of American drama during the last third of the twentieth century. Emphasis on social and cultural context, emergence of women and minority playwrights, shifting dramatic techniques. Some reference to the modern period (e.g., O’Neill, Hellman, Williams, Miller), but primary focus on playwrights such as Henley, Hwang, Mamet, Norman, Rabe, Wagner, Wasserstein, A. Wilson, L. Wilson. After 1800. Satisfies the humanities distribution requirement. Three hours a week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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