Course : Contemporary American Theatre and Performance (2025)
Course code : PDA186
PDA186 - ΜΑΡΙΑ ΒΑΡΣΑΜΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ
Course 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. Finally, the final project is worth 40%. 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
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'
African-American Traditions
Edward Albee, 'The American Dream' and 'The Death of Bessie Smith'
Dutchman
No class
Mid-Term Exam
A Raisin in the Sun
Topdog/Underdog
Project presentations/Assessment
Agenda
Announcements
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Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM