THTR/ENLT 276 - (CL) American Drama, 1916-1968

3 cr.

(Theory Intensive) (Prerequisites: ENLT 140 or equivalent or THTR 110)

The rise of the United States as a world power is reflected in the American theatre of this period.  The reading list includes both plays & musicals; the works themselves explore issues of cultural identity, gender roles, & racial conflicts as they pertain to our understanding of the American dream.