The objectives of this course are to increase you understanding of the various literary periods and styles of dramatic literature. Literary, social and political issues of the periods will also be examined. Text Barnet, Berman, Burto, Draya.
Every student is responsible for the reading list.
On days when student reports are due, you will have no required play due. Thus, you will read close to 18 plays but will have information on over 40 plays. Each student will choose two plays to read carefully and report on to the class. You will have the entire class period for this assignment and you will need to develop a handout for the class. Each student will report on one modern playwright.