ENGL 309 - Dramaturgy

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

English

Description:

Introduction to the study and profession of dramaturgy. Study of the historical significance of the dramturg through the reading of early and modern practitioners. Examination of a number of critical theories that students will use to contextualize play scripts under study. Performance of such dramaturgical tasks as identifying script references, historicizing social conventions and customs., comparing translations of notable foreign plays, preparing information packets for actors, directors, and design teams, drafting program notes, and organizing talkbacks. Opportunity to provide services for a department production. Course is cross-listed with THTR 311.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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