21.323 History of Dramatic Literature 3 credits A study of theater literature, movements, and history from primitive beginnings through the English Renaissance. The emphasis is on the evolution of Western drama as a reflection of society. 21.325 Modern Drama 3 credits A study of theater literature, movements, and history from 1850 to the present. The emphasis is on the evolution of Western drama as a reflection of society. An exploration of writing for the print media with an emphasis on feature and specialized areas of news writing.
Emphasis is placed on the more advanced practice of journalism and on writing specialized stories.
Work on the college newspaper is required as laboratory experience. 21.332 Editing 3 credits Theory and practice of editing for print media, including basic newspaper layout and the editing of correspondence, advertising and promotion and public relations materials. Work on the college newspaper is required as laboratory experience. Expository Writing 3 credits An advanced writing workshop emphasizing a variety of rhetorical strategies in extended essay form. 21.343 Poetry Writing 3 credits An in-depth study of poetry and poetry writing.