ENG 105Z - Introduction to Drama

WR 115  or placement into WR 121Z   

Course Description: The study of plays exposes us to texts with the power to shock, inspire, enlighten, and delight; this course in drama can be an empowering and transformative journey toward keener engagement with the world, local community, and your intended path. English 105Z provides opportunities for the appreciation of drama, including deeper awareness of craft and insight into how reading plays can lead to self-enrichment. Students read a variety of types of drama, from diverse perspectives and eras, and develop their skills in discussion, literary analysis, and critical thinking.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Articulate how culture and context shape literary texts and how literature contributes to understandings of ourselves and the world. (ILO: Communication)
• CLO#2: Identify how literary devices and various formal elements contribute meaning to a text. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#3: Build interpretations based on relevant evidence. (ILO: Critical Thinking)