ENG 252 - Introduction to Drama

Credits: 3

Description
Reading and discussion of works selected from among the best in Western Culture, including but not restricted to ancient Greek comedy and tragedy, Shakespeare, Eighteenth Century Comedy and 19th Century Expressionism. Critical reviewing of drama, both live and on film, is promoted and encouraged.

Student Learning Outcomes

Use critical reading and writing skills to engage and analyze literary drama from around the world.
Explain the diversity of human experience across time and place in literary drama.
Situate works of world literature within historical, social, economic, scientific, and other contexts.
Control conventions of language, mechanics, and MLA format in academic writing.
Exhibit research skills in writing.

Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 101H or ENG 110 or ENG 113 with a grade of C- or higher; or Department Chair or Instructor approval
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade