ENG 164 - American Drama

Institution:

Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Description:

The course will focus on the distinctly American essence of the plays that have shaped our dramatic tradition. Viewing American drama from its eighteenth-century origins to the mid-twentieth century, we will trace the American playwright's ability to create native characters, to address topics of particular national interest, and to present themes particularly relevant to the American psyche, while simultaneously sharing in the lively currents of international theatre. Consideration will be given to the cultural and historical forces that fostered the creation of new genres, including vaudeville and tent shows. These and sparkling comedies of manners, sensational melodramas, and domestic dramas all contributed to the development of American drama during the first century and a half of its existence. With the emergence of Eugene O'Neill, Arthur Miller, and Tennessee Williams in the twentieth century, American drama attained and continues to hold a highly respected position on the world stage. Prerequisites of ENG 1 and ENG 2 are required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

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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