LIT 148H - Introduction to Dramatic Literature Honors

This course introduces students to a wide range of dramatic literature, from the plays of ancient Greece to contemporary drama, via representative plays from several literary periods. Course reading and writing assignments emphasize dramatic form and structure, the aesthetics of drama, and drama as a reflection of major cultural events and beliefs. This course is designed for students interested in a detailed exploration of a specific genre of literature, intending to major in a literary or arts-related field of study, and/or intending to enter the teaching profession. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program.