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 London activities will also fail!

 

            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:

 

General Competencies

 

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 London and Stratford, England

4.       Compare American and English production styles

5.       Identify the backstage/theatre elements that make a production successful

 

 

Assessment:                          

 

In-class test (before London departure, dealing with theatre history)         10 points

Essay  (due after return, based on London experiences)                           25 points

Play review (due after return: individual play)                                          15 points

Final test/exam                                                                                      20 points

Class participation/attendance                                                                30 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          

 

Class Assignments:

 

Units and Readings required for each unit

 

Sept 1               Introduction to course and London trip

           

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 London trip

 

*Oct 13-22      LONDON and STRATFORD*

 

Oct. 27             Review of London experience; Play review due

 

Nov. 17            Modern American Theatre; London essay due

 

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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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).