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FOR FALL 2015 STUDENTS. The analysis of the structural and aesthetic elements of a play script necessary for theatrical realization, and an appreciation of stylistic approaches to plays from various historical and theatrical genres.

FOR FALL 2015 STUDENTS. The analysis of the structural and aesthetic elements of a play script necessary for theatrical realization, and an appreciation of stylistic approaches to plays from various historical and theatrical genres.

This is an advanced course in communication skills, including the expository essay and the research essay. This course further develops students’ reading and writing skills through literary and expository readings. In this class students will write analytical essays on a variety of literary genres to cultivate interpretive skills. Using close reading, discussion and various writing techniques, you will consider language, details and style in order to develop your analytical and academic writing skills. This is a communications intensive course; you will be expected to participate actively in class discussions and presentations, write informal and formal essays, and respond to your classmates’ writing.

This is an advanced course in communication skills, including the expository essay and the research essay. This course further develops students’ reading and writing skills through literary and expository readings. In this class students will write analytical essays on a variety of literary genres to cultivate interpretive skills. Using close reading, discussion and various writing techniques, you will consider language, details and style in order to develop your analytical and academic writing skills. This is a communications intensive course; you will be expected to participate actively in class discussions and presentations, write informal and formal essays, and respond to your classmates’ writing.