Legacy Course Catalog
ENGL 411M - Miller And Williams
| Effectivity: | 08/20/2007 - 12/15/2007 @ Purdue West Lafayette Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | fal spr |
| Short Title: | Miller And Williams |
| Description: | Although radically different in their subject matter and dramatic styles, Williams and Miller together changed the face of American theatre in the years immediately after World War II through the early 1960's. Intensive reading of a half-dozen plays by each of these dramatists from that period-plus one late work by each-will help us assess their contribution, as well as how they reflect Cold War politics and McCarthyism, growing concern with issues of class and ethnicity, and greater openness in treating sexuality and gender. Some attention to their non-dramatic works-short fiction, essays, and memoirs--as well as to important film adaptations of the plays. Students will complete a brief bibliographical exercise; write a 4-5 page critical paper on each playwright; do a class presentation; and take a final exam. |
| School: | College Of Liberal Arts |
| Department: | English |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | YES |
| Temporary Flag: | YES |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
