ENG 264 - Performance Genres

This course will study dramatic performance from its roots in cultural ritual to its historical development in drama as well as its more contemporary manifestations in television and film. Students will investigate the social functions of performance in several cultures and epochs, focusing on conventions of language and stagecraft, dramatic experimentation, and technical innovation.

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Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: English