Plays are studied in the context of their social and political backgrounds. Taught in English. Works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Webster, and modern writers. This seminar explores how comic drama can make people laugh, desire, think, question, protest, and laugh again. While written work and some research are required, there are also options for oral presentations and performance.
Students present brief oral and written reports and write a substantial critical paper.
A performance component may also be included. Search Web Site Purchase Alumni Neuberger Museum of Art Performing Arts Center About this web site.