ENGL 338 - Renaissance Drama

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

Astudy of drama in England-exclusive of Shakespeare-from the14th century to the closing of the theaters in 1642. The course examines the development of drama from religiously oriented plays to complex and professional works during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth and King James. Attention is given to the continuing cultural unease with actors during this time. Works and authors may include The Second Shepherd's Play, Everyman, Greene, Heywood, Marlowe, Jonson, and Webster. Satisfies one pre-1800 literature requirement for the English major. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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