HUM 112 - Drama and Culture: CD

5.0 Credits
Introduces dramatic literature and theater performance practices in various traditions. Students will analyze formal elements of drama, including plot, character, setting, and dialog in relation to a play’s themes and its cultural/historical context. (Previously HUM& 116.)
Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of drama as a literary genre by identifying and analyzing formal elements, including character, structure, and setting, of selected works.
Identify and describe elements of theatrical performance in various traditions.
Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by locating, using, and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
Explain how dramatic literature and theatrical performance reflect diverse cultural, political, and historical contexts.
Demonstrate collaboration skills by working with classmates to share and build ideas about drama through discussions and activities.

Course Typically Offered
Winter, Spring