RLLT 28000 /38000 - Baroque Theater

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University of Chicago

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Description:

Reading knowledge of French recommended. This course explores the "Baroque" interest in meta-theatricality ("the play in the play") by concentrating on Pie rre Corneill es' 1636 Líillusion com ique. The play is situated in the theatrical, literary, and artistic corpus of the seventeenth century: in France (Rotrou, Moliere, Descartes, Poussin); in Spain (Calderon, Velazquez); and beyond. We also reflect on the contemporary adaptation of baroque theatre, in particular through the Court Thea tre's preparation for a production o f Tony Kus hner's ver sion of Corn eille's play; students engage in the dramaturgical process with Director Charles Newell. Students taking the course for French credit must complete all readings and written work in French. L. Norman.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 702-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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