Drama as Literature (EL 250)


Key Course Concepts

Agenda Item
For EL250, a brief quotation from the assigned text, together with a non-obvious question or observation, that you will be prepared to talk about if called on in class. Post it at least 24 hours before the class discussion. [...]
Catholic Social Teaching (CST)
A body of principles, informed by religious tradition and centuries of historical experience, but directed towards establishing a just society for all people, whether Catholic or not.[...]
Close Reading
A careful, thorough, sustained examination of the words that make up a text. Close reading is really re-reading. [...]
Conflict
"The spectacle of the will striving toward a goal, and conscious of the means which it employs" (Brunetière). Conflict is the heart of drama.[...]
RRRR (Read, React, Respond, Reflect)
For EL250, "Read, React, Respond, and Reflect" -- a four-step process that helps you prepare for a productive class discussion using the SHU weblog system. [...]
Reflection Paper
For EL250, a reflection paper is an informal written statement that demonstrates that you are coming to class prepared to do your part to advance the discussion of a reading.[...]
Terms for A Doll's House
Empathy Sympathy Raisonneur Confidante...[...]
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