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| Inactive Course |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
ENGL 72 | Title:
SPECIAL TOPICS: DRAMA |
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| Full Title:
Special Topics in Drama |
| Last Reviewed:12/8/2003 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | .50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
04 - Different Topics
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Intensive study of a topic in Drama of current interest created and presented by an instructor specializing in a particular area. The purpose is to stimulate serious thought by an in-depth analysis of a subject through lecture, seminar, discussion, research, film, electronic, and other media.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Eligibility for English 1A.
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Intensive study of a topic in Drama. Designed to stimulate serious thought by an in-depth analysis of a subject or playwright through lecture, seminar, discussion, research, film, electronic, and other media.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Eligibility for English 1A.
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:04 - Different Topics
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Examine selected topics through lecture/seminar/research/film and
other media.
2. Read and analyze works of drama and their adaptation to film in
relation to selected topics.
3. Evaluate concepts in relation to the topic, especially in critical
analysis papers of 500 to 2,500 words.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills through written and oral
analysis.
5. Collaborate effectively in groups to create a group project or
presentation.
Topics and Scope
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Will vary with each offering depending on theme and topic selected.
Some examples of possible courses are:
Marlowe
Tennessee Williams
David Mamet
Melodrama and Farce
Greek Tragedy
Women Playwrights
Tom Stoppard
One-Act Plays
Assignments:
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Assignments will vary with each offering but would always include reading,
writing analytical papers, and discussion/participation. Some examples of
possible assignments are:
1. Formal Summaries
2. Reading Response Journals
3. Short Critical Response papers (500 to 1,000 words)
4. Short summaries of research on a particular playwright, concept, or
historical/cultural period.
6. Personal Response Papers in reaction to reading videos, lectures,
plays, and performances
7. Group or Individual presentations about particular works, playwrights,
schools of criticism, time periods, or literary styles
8. Readings of varying lengths, including literary criticism
9. Viewing videos outside the classroom setting
10. Essay examinations on historical and cultural background to drama as
related to the topic, definitions, or major concepts
11. Objective examinations and quizzes on historical and cultural
background to drama as related to the topic, definitions, or major
concepts
12. Field trips to see performances
13. Participation in class discussions.
14. Critical Analysis Essays up to 2500 words using research and
MLA format.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
50 - 80% |
| Written homework, Reading reports, Term papers | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 20% |
| Multiple choice, Matching items, Completion, Quizzes and essay exams | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 30% |
| ORAL PRESENTATIONS AND CLASS DISCUSSIONS | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Primary texts will vary with each offering. This course may also include
the use of instructor-prepared materials, electronic media, or study of
media other than texts, such as film, video or art.
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