ENG 200 - Dramatic Literature
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 102
Description
This survey course invites students to examine drama across various cultures, historical contexts, styles and genres, emphasizing strategies for interpreting it as literature.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify the conventions of dramatic genres across various cultures and historical contexts.
- Evaluate stated and implied meaning in dramatic literature.
- Apply literary and dramatic terminology appropriately.
- Apply literary criticism to interpret dramatic literature.
- Research a variety of authors’ work and related literary criticism.
- Write literary analyses and arguments on drama involving synthesis and documentation.
Listed Topics
- Major historical and cultural periods of drama
- Recurring themes in dramatic literature
- Elements of drama and literature
- Literary analysis of major works
- Literary criticism
- The research process
Reference Materials
Current recognized texts, handouts, videos, study sheets, internet resources and multimedia.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 5/19/2022
Last Reviewed: 10/13/2022
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