Course Description
A method of analyzing scripts intended for performance.
Athena Title
Script Analysis Honors
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in THEA 3290
Prerequisite
Permission of Honors
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1) For the students to gain an understanding of key terminology and concepts and research methods in drama and dramatic analysis that will enable them to understand and analyze future theatrical experiences. 2) To give students a basic familiarity and understanding of Western Drama--its history, context and key texts. 3) To teach students how to understand and analyze a written script text including the role of context and intertexts in textual analysis.
Topical Outline
I. Exploration of a method for script analysis. II. Application of the method to specific scripts. III. Relationship between script and play: examination of plays in performance. IV. Implications for literary and creative endeavors.