ENG 153 - Contemporary American Drama

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Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Contemporary American Drama has been invigorated by creative and cultural forces that have emerged over the last five decades to challenge the theatrical establishment of the early twentieth century. It thus assumes a unique identity. The popular American themes of free expression of individuality and a belief in a bright future now extend beyond Broadway, finding voice in off- Broadway houses and alternative and regional theatres. The style, structure and conventions of earlier American plays have often been retooled; orthodox theatre architecture sometimes modified; and the demographics of theatre on stage and in the audience have been expanded. These practices reflect the creative fire that has produced plays with bold new contours. Readings will include Edward Albee's Who''s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Sam Shepard's True West, August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross. Prerequisites of ENG 1 and ENG 2 are required.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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