ENGL 219 - Introduction to Drama and Theater

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University of Richmond

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Introduction to basic concepts of drama and theater, including the relationship between drama as text and as spectacle and the relation of drama to other genres and art forms. Examination of significant theatrical traditions that have influenced modern drama. Prerequisite(s): English 103 with a grade of C or better or exemption. General Education Requirement: (FSLT) Unit(s): 1 Additional Information: This course introduces students to basic concepts of drama and theater. They read plays and theoretical essays with a view to analyzing how drama works both as a text on the page as well as a spectacle on the stage, examining all the elements that together constitute the dramatic experience. The course also focuses on significant theatrical traditions that have influenced modern drama, particularly with regard to the changing relationship between stage and audience. A fundamental question underlies all these readings and discussions: Why drama at all What can the theater accomplish that other art forms cannot

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.richmond.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 289-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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