MODERN DRAMA
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am to 11:50am
Instructor: Edward Isser, Ph.D.
Office: O'Kane 490
Office Hours:  Monday 1-3pm // Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 11am
Phone Number (508) 793-2494
E-mail: eisser@holycross.edu
 
This course surveys the major aesthetic movements of the last century utilizing dramatic texts and theoretical writings to illustrate successive paradigms.  Movements such as Naturalism, Symbolism, Expressionism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Epic Theatre and the Absurd are examined through close readings of associated works.  Students will respond critically to the material by comunicating mastery of texts and concepts.  Classes combine lectures and seminars that require student participation.   
 

Requirements:
Attendance, preparation and participation (20%);
Submission of three 4-5 page papers
in accordance with the syllabus (30%);
Completion of Mid-term examination (25%); and
Completion of Final Exam (25%)