English 108 Introduction to Drama
Spring 2011

"Ritual and Performance"

California University of Pennsylvania
3 credits

T&Th 3.30 - 4.45
Keystone Hall 211

M. G. Aune

TTh 2.30 – 3.30 & 3.00-4.00 223 Azorsky Hall (724.938.4341)

 TTh 7.00-8.00 AM 12.30-2.00 & W 2.00-3.00 Honors Area (724.938.4535)

and by appointment


aune(at)calu.edu

Calendar

Subject to change.  I expect that you will have the specified play read and prepared on the date it is listed.  The titles marked with an asterisk (*) are available on D2L.

 

18 January Introductions, Greek Drama

20 January Read & Discuss: Sophocles, Oedipus the King*

 

25 January Read & Discuss: Oedipus the King*

            Greek and Roman Drama

27 January Read & Discuss: Oedipus the King*

 

1 February Read & Discuss: Everyman*

            Medieval European Drama

3 February Read & Discuss: Everyman*

 

8 February Read & Discuss: Shakespeare, Othello Acts I, II, III Shakespeare,

            Early Modern European Drama

10 February Read & Discuss: Othello

 

15 February Read & Discuss: Othello Acts IV & V

            Restoration/18th Century Drama

17 February Read & Discuss: Othello

 

22 February Read & Discuss: Henrik Ibsen, Enemy of the People

            Group 1 discussion leaders

24 February Read & Discuss: Ibsen, Enemy of the People

19th Century Drama / Realism

 

1 March Read & Discuss: Susan Glaspell, Trifles

3 March Exam 1

 

7-11 March Spring Break

 

15 March Read & Discuss: Tennessee Williams, The Glass Menagerie

            Group 2 discussion leaders

17 March Read & Discuss: Williams, The Glass Menagerie

            Early 20th Century Drama

 

22 March Read & Discuss: Arthur Miller, Death of Salesman

            Group 3 discussion leaders

24 March Read & Discuss: Miller, Death of Salesman

 

29 March Read & Discuss: August Wilson, The Piano Lesson

            Group 3 discussion leaders

31 March Read & Discuss: Wilson, The Piano Lesson

 

5 April Read & Discuss: Edward Albee, The Sandbox

Group 4 discussion leaders

7 April Performance Project Preparation, no class

 

12 April Read & Discuss: David Ives, Sure Thing

Group 5 discussion leaders

14 April Read & Discuss: David Mamet, Oleanna

Group 6 discussion leaders

 

19 April Mamet, Oleanna (film)

21 April Mamet, Oleanna (film)

 

26 April Dr. Fox, guest-lecture on Oleanna, Due: Oleanna review

28 April Last Day of Classes, Exam 2

 

Final Exam Period: Thursday 5 May 10.00 – 11.50 Regular room (Tentatively)

 

 


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