AI 256 - Theatre And Society

Institution:

DePaul University

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Description:

"The plays the thing," said Shakespeare's Hamlet, and this is certainly true, for the drama--from Oedipus to A Raisin in the Sun, and works before, in between and beyond, has served as a lens through which we can see the myriad dimensions of the human experience and the values that we humans have embraced at different moments in time. This course will thematically explore changing views of society as it has been illuminated in the drama over centuries. Students should leave the course with a greater awareness of the complexities of the human experience, as well as an enhanced appreciation for the contributions of key figures in dramatic history. Through the examination of themes and ideas presented in assigned texts, students will examine form, content, and stylistic aspects of drama. Students will read and discuss plays, view films, and walk around selected scenes in class. In addition, students will present oral and written reports and/or research papers depending on their registered competence(s), attend at least one assigned live theatrical performance, as well as participate in large and small group discussions. Students should leave the course with a greater awareness of the complexities of the human experience, as well as an enhanced appreciation for the contributions of key figures in dramatic history. Pre-1999 Competencies: AL-3, AL-C, HC-2. No negotiated competencies please. Faculty: Deborah W. Holton

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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