Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Understand the distinguishing elements of dramatic literature as an art form;

2. Understand various ways in which historic and social circumstances affect literature;

3. Articulate an advanced grasp of terminology and concepts for understanding various dramatic traditions around the world and across multiple historical periods

4. Recognize major themes in world drama; and

5. Analyze and criticize world drama in coherent writing.