Contemp African American Drama

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course will examine works written by Black playwrights in the 21st century. The course will investigate such questions as: What is Black Drama? Are there distinctly Black elements of style, form, and content? How does the political and social climate impact the form and content of contemporary Black drama? In addition to reading and watching plays, students will read critical and theoretical works on drama and contemporary Black cultural expression.