Drama of the Earlier Twentieth Century

3 credits · Undergraduate

An introduction to major developments in drama from Ibsen to Brecht. The course will explore the diversity of dramatic styles and theatrical movements, as playwrights respond to and react against the nineteenth century's traditions and their own changing times. In addition to Ibsen and Brecht, authors may include Strindberg, Chekhov, Shaw, Synge, Pirandello, and O'Neill. PREREQUISITES: Completion of 6.0 credit hours at the 1000 level in ENGL, CRWR, KING or PERF. FORMATS: Lecture | Discussion