Examination of foundational skills for understanding the structure and content of play scripts for interpretation and conceptualization in theater productions by directors, designers, actors, and technicians. Introduces students to significant plays in the history of dramatic literature in the playwright’s social and cultural context. Three hours lecture per week.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Analyze dramatic action, character, setting, genre, and themes in selected play scripts.
2. Identify major structural components of a play script.
3. Articulate a broad contextual understanding of dramatic literature.
4. Develop a process for interpretation of play scripts.
All texts for this course are available online at no cost tothe student. The student may print copies of these materials at the student's cost.
King Lear
The final course grade will be determined by a combination of subjectmatter and script content based exams and student prepared analyses of multiple play scripts.
A = 89.5 – 100%
B = 79.5 – 89.4%
C = 69.5 – 79.5%
D = 59.5 – 69.4%
F = 0 – 59.4%
TSI Requirements
None
Tutorials Statement
Tutorial services are available free of charge through the Academic Success Center in the Student Services Building.
Attendance
This course meets once per week throughout the term. Course assignments are built upon student interaction. Consistent attendance is a primary predictor of student success.
Course Outline Disclaimer
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this document during the course of the semester. All changes will be announced and/or implemented with ample notice to the student.
Late Policy
Assignments for each unit will be due on Sundays. . Late assignments will earn a maximum of 90%. Work submitted after the instructor has completed grading for an assignment may not be graded. Allowances may be made for emergencies at the instructor’s discretion. Consult the course site in Canvas for due dates.
Technology
Students must access the online classroom to take quizzes, post comments, and turn in assignments. Make sure you have access to your password for the school network and check your ability to log in to the Canvas classroom (https://wc.instructure.com or the link at the top right of your mywc.edu account). You must also be able to access the library database and your e-mail. Please check your access to the aforementioned and resolve all issues now. You should bring a MAC/PC charged and ready to go, every day. If you do not have a computer, please bring your tablet or cell phone. Technological problems (i.e. “My computer crashed” or “Turnitin wouldn’t let me upload my essay”) will be addressed, but the burden for navigating the Canvas classroom belongs to students.
Academic Integrity Procedure
The instructor for this course will monitor student work for academic integrity. Written assignments of 500+ words will be submitted through www.turnitin.com. The instructor will make originality reports available prior to the due date, and students will be able to alter submissions until the due date. All written material must be the product of the student’s original work, created specifically for this class. Papers written for other classes will not be accepted without the express permission of the instructor.
Extra Credit
The course is designed to promote student success within the context of the mandatory assignments. There is no extra credit in the class.
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT)
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.