THEA 277 - American Drama

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Comparative American Studies
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, CD, WINT

Selected works of major American playwrights. Emphasis will be placed on close reading, as well as on the significance of each play in regard to political and social movements of the time and the evolution of the American theater. Among the playwrights to be considered: Odets, O’Neill, Williams, Hellman, Albee, Shepard, Baraka, Bullins, Fornes, Kushner, Suzan-Lori Parks and August Wilson.
Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: C. Tufts
Prerequisites & Notes
For complete prerequisites, please refer to the English Program section titled “200-Level Courses.” Please note: Not open to students who have taken ENGL 365.
Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with ENGL 277