ENG 165: Tragic Drama: from Ancient Greece to the Present Day

[4 units]

By reading several plays, question what makes a play a tragedy and what function tragedy serves diverse societies, from Ancient Greece to Elizabethan England to 19th century Russia to modern America. Also think about these plays in performance by watching filmed productions and acting out scenes.

Prerequisite: WRI 010. At least one ENG class recommended. Normal Letter Grade only.