THEA 2700 - Seduction & Gender in English, French, & German Bourgeois Drama: Late 16th - Early 19th Century

Institution:

New College of Florida

Subject:

Theater

Description:

This course deals with the development of the German bourgeois tragedy from 1755 to 1843, and includes a comparative look at English and French domestic tragedies, which influenced the development of the genre in Germany. Topics include: seduction, the role of women, the father-daughter relationship, bourgeois honor, the role and importance of marriage and social class, female virtue and vice, infanticide, parricide, adultery, homosocial desire, and incest. Requirements for the course include: midterm and final exams with take-home essays, oral presentations on secondary readings, short quizzes on the readings, and short dramatic performances of scenes. Enrollment is limited to 15 students.(This course with the same title is also listed under German, Gender Studies, and Literature. Students may list only one of them on their contract.)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncf.edu

Phone Number:

(941) 487-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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