THEF 371 / Play Analysis / Fall 2006

TR 11:00, Renfrew 129

Instructor:                  Dr. Dean Panttaja, 885-6636, panttaja@uidaho.edu

Office:                         MW10:30 - 12:30, Shoup Hall 228

 Text:   The Wadsworth Anthology of Drama, Brief Ed., W. B. Worthen.

 Grading:        

Analysis / Response Paper #1   (Due 10/5)                  = 100 pts.

Analysis / Response Paper #2   (Due 11/2)                  = 100 pts.

Analysis / Response Paper #3 or Project  (TBA)          = 200 pts

Quizzes (up to 10)                                                             = 200 pts.

Attitude, Attendance & Participation     100 pts. / half   = 200 pts.

                                                                               Total:       800 pts.

Attendance in this course is mandatory.   Due to the seminar style of the course, more than two (2) unexcused absences will lower your final grade by 40 pts. (5%) for each unexcused absence after your allowed two absences.   There will be no makeup for missed quizzes.   In addition, this is a course that requires a lot of reading.   Students are advised to closely follow the reading assignments and deadlines.   Failure to do this will result in a less than anticipated grade.

Graduate students in this course will be expected to write an additional analysis / response paper and help with the grading of undergraduate analysis / response & quizzes.   In addition, a higher level of preparation and insight will be expected in both the discussions and round tables.   Graduates should be registered at a graduate level (THEA 502).    Additional graduate expectations are listed below.

Course Objectives:

To explore, understand, and use the techniques and methods of effective Play Analysis and Dramatic Criticism.

The goal of this course is to develop these analysis skills to the extent that students may pursue both departmental obligations in production and more readily complete the history curriculum with thorough analysis and insight.   The skills taught in this class are singularly the most important tool of any theatre practitioner.

Graduate Expectations:

     Graduate students will be expected to take on not only additional assignments, but to demonstrate leadership and scholarship in class discussions.   Graduate students will help the instructor in the grading of both quizzes and papers.   Graduate students will be assigned a discussion to organize and lead.   Finally, graduate students will do three papers and a project for a final grade in this class.