AI 300 - Multicultural Literature Multicultural Literature ai 311 al9/ Ind St: Arts of Living Al9/ Independent Study: Arts of Living ai 312 al0/ Ind St: Arts of Living Al0/ Independent Study: Arts of Living ai 313 race/ Identity Americn Theatr

Institution:

DePaul University

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Description:

This course will explore issues of race and racial identity in American society through the medium of theater. Texts will include several of the following: "Blues for an Alabama Sky," a Civil War retelling of the Oedipus story; "Twilight, Los Angeles, 1992," Anna Deveare's performance piece based on the Rodney King riots; "The Story," Tracy Scott's play about the pressures on a young black journalist to climb the media ladder; "Spinning Into Butter," Rebecca Gilman's provocative play about racial harassment on a college campus; Lorraine Hansberry's classic "A Raisin in the Sun;" Thomas Gibbons' "Personal Collection," which deals with the issue of appropriation of cultural heritage; and one of the ten plays from August Wilson's epic cycle. The class will also view a play on these themes at a Chicago theater. Competences: A-1-A, A-1-D, A-5, H-4, F-X (for Law & Literature focus area students only) Faculty: Fred Wellisch

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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