ENGL 349 - American Drama in the 1990s

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
CAST, THEA
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4HU, WR

The 1990s was a great decade for American Drama: the postmodern tolerance of plurality enabled new voices in playwriting to rise to prominence, brought social issues to the forefront and challenged the reign of American realism. Our reading list reflects this cultural and formal diversity and consists of both experimental works as well as more traditional approaches. Playwrights include John Guare, Suzan-Lori Parks, Tony Kushner, Paula Vogel, August Wilson, David Mamet, Jose Rivera, Naomi Wallace. American, Post-1900. Enrollment Limit: 25.
Instructor: P. Mustamaki
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Two 200-level courses, including at least one Gateway course or three 200-level courses.