THEA 2100 - Play Analysis

(3 /0/. 3)

Prerequisite: THEA 1100
The ability to effectively analyze theatrical texts is essential to scholars and practitioners alike. In this class, students will dissect a script into its basic components to better understand structure, style, theme, and other essential elements of theatre. Students will also survey representative historical genres, styles of theatrical texts, and methods of literary and dramatic criticism, as well as receive an introduction to theatre-specific research methods and resources. The course will emphasize academic analysis, but applications to theatrical production contexts will be encouraged.