THE DRAMA
Term: Fall
2005
Course
Number: ENG
460X
Instructor: Professor Barbara Goodman
Office: Room
515
Office Phone:
219-473-4272 or 773-721-0202,
ext. 272
E-mail: bgoodman@ccsj.edu
Office Hours: Monday 3:30-7:00
Tuesday by
appointment
Wednesday 1:00-5:00
Thursday 3:30-7:00
Course Time: Thursday
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Course Description:
This course
surveys the development of the theater arts during the major periods of
theater, from Ancient Greece to modern times.
Prerequisites: ENG 103 - ENG 104
Texts: TBA
Class Policy on Attendance: Students
are required to attend all classes. A
student who misses more than nine (9) hours—both excused and unexcused—will not
be able to pass the class. Stu8dents who
fail to participate in any of the
0-3 hours absence – possible 10 points class
participation
3-6 hours absence – possible 8.5 points class
participation
6-9 hours absence – possible 7 points class participation
Class Policy for Assignments: All
work is due on the assigned dates.
Students must discuss possible late work with the instructor BEFORE work
is due. Late work will be penalized.
Learning Outcomes/Student Competencies:
Students will:
1.
Analyze and
interpret works of literature of major writers that reflect diverse dramatic
traditions, time periods, and cultures
2. Analyze and reflect upon human experience through
reading and understanding great literary works and the writings of major
authors
Specific competencies
1.
Identify the
development and application of various time periods, traditions and major
authors in western drama
2.
Identify how
drama as a genre reflects and challenges the values of the cultural and
historical framework in which it was composed
3.
Experience live
drama in
4.
Compare American
and English production styles
5.
Identify the
backstage/theatre elements that make a production successful
Assessment:
In-class test (before
Essay (due after return, based on
Play review (due after
return: individual play) 15 points
Final test/exam 20 points
TOTAL 100 POINTS
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-:
90-92 B+: 88-89
B: 83-86 B-: 80-82
C+: 78-79
C: 73-77 C-:
70-72 D+: 68-69
D: 63-67 D-:
60-62 F: below 60
Sept 1 Introduction to
course and
Sept 9 Greek Theatre and Medieval Theatre (readings to be
announced)
Sept 23 Medieval
Theatre and Renaissance Theatre
Oct. 6 In-class test and Final info for
*Oct 13-22
Oct. 27 Review of
Nov. 17 Modern American Theatre;
Dec. 8 Final test
Statement of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other
Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or
been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other
personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum
penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The
procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook
that addresses student grievances.
Please note: The
English program subscribes to Turnitin.com and all English papers can and may
be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic
sources/Databases.
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adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline
(i.e., MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references
from a variety of sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal from Classes Policy:
After the last day for class
changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course
in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting
the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must
be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by
the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates
specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or
faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the
refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the
faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the
request. If the request is
honored, the student will
receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will
indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Program
(DCP) students should consult the DCP Student Handbook for information on DCP
withdrawals.
An official withdrawal is
recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without
written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course
(see Refund Schedule).