History of the Theater II

Course content

This course is a study of the development of theatre through the Middle Ages with emphasis on English drama of the Medieval period. Selected mystery and morality plays will be read and analyzed to understand the world view which they represent and the society which produced them. In this course, students will become familiar with the main types and themes of Medieval drama and discover the position and function of drama in the Medival period and the relationship of art to society. They will also explore and express the connections between Medieval drama and drama in subsequent periods.