THT 209 Play Analysis

A course designed to help students understand the basic nature of dramatic literature by examining prominent dramatic theory, beginning with in-depth study of Aristotle's Poetics followed by a survey of dominant trends throughout theatre history, and to examine how playwrights have responded to current thinking in their period. Representative plays will be read and analyzed from the theatre practitioner's point of view. (3 credit hours)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

THT 101

Offered

Spring