ENG-2040 - Introduction to Drama* (H) (3)

Prerequisite: ENG-1010 or ENG-1010T
Students in this course study dramatic works from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the present. The dramatic works studied represent a variety of cultures in which students learn to appreciate the diversity of world dramatic traditions and to examine drama’s cultural and personal significance. Students also make a comparison of reading drama and viewing drama as presented in theater and film. Students will learn about and demonstrate their awareness of the historical, cultural, social and philosophical influences that shaped and were, at times, shaped by the dramatic works. Students demonstrate this knowledge and understanding through a variety of activities and assessments. This course satisfies the General Education Humanities requirement.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Identify terminology/vocabulary/elements of the genre.

CO2 - Explain drama’s role in cultural, intellectual, and historical developments contributing to the broad human experience.

CO3 - Critically evaluate literary content and concepts using a variety of applications.

CO4 - Synthesize information, making connections within and among the works studied.

CO5 - Produce original texts using correct MLA formatting, citation, and documentation standards.

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