THDA 112 - Reading Plays

Cross-Listed as AMST 102

Reading Plays guides students in close readings of dramatic literature, in particular of plays that are typically left out of the traditional theatrical canon. Each semester offers a different focus of study-we have offered courses examining the writings of Asian/Asian American; Black, Latin American/Latiné; Queer; and Award Winning playwrights. Students will learn about the socio-historical context of each play, and in-class exercises will introduce them to the foundation of script analysis: they will examine the play’s given circumstances, dialogue, dramatic action, characters, and style. Students will read a new play every week; assignments include weekly in-class writing exercises and short critical papers. Every year. (4 Credits)