ENGL 2209

(3 credits) 3 hours lecture This course introduces students to the foundational elements of dramatic literature, theatre, and performance. Students will experience creative work that has contributed to the world of theatre and artistic expression. They will consider play texts in a variety of contexts across time and place, journeying from tragic form in Ancient Greece to Indigenous resurgence on Turtle Island. In addition to examining plays on the page, the course explores plays on the stage and their impact on audiences. Students will gain experiential knowledge in their reception and analysis of performances ranging from full-scale productions to everyday live presentations.