Contemporary American Theatre and Performance (2025)

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Description

This course is taught exclusively in English. B2 level of English language competency is the basic requirement. There is a compulsory, mid-term, in-class exam which contributes to 40% of the final grade. There is a further 20% which relates to attendance of at least 7 out of 13 weeks and class participation. If anyone is unable to attend in person, please contact me in good time so that other arrangements may be made. Any requests made following the end of the course will not be taken into consideration. 

Tima and Place: Central Building, Nafplio, Monday 12-3

Units

Introduction to Classic American Drama: Background

Eugene O'Neill, 'All God's Chillun got Wings'

Tennessee Williams, 'Cat on a Hot, Tin, Roof'

Arthur Miller, The Crucible'

Edward Albee, 'The American Dream' and 'The Death of Bessie Smith'

African-American Traditions

No class

Dutchman

Mid-Term Exam

A Raisin in the Sun

Topdog/Underdog

Project presentations/Assessment

Calendar