ENGL 411

I. Course Title: Advanced Playwriting

II. Course Number: ENGL 411

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: ENGL 311 or THEA 370 or an equivalent or permission of Instructor

V. Course Description: 

A workshop-based advanced creative writing course that focuses on preparing a dramatic work for production or submission.

VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:

This course is an advanced workshop course in which students further develop skills in the writing and analysis of stage plays. Designed for students with prior experience in playwriting and dramaturgy.

VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:

The following instructional strategies may be used in the course, depending on instructor preference:

1. Lecture
2. Readings
3. Discussions
4. Writing assignments
5. Oral Presentations
6. Guest lecture
7. Small- and large-group workshop
8. Peer-led learning
9. Problem-based learning
10. Public performances
11. Attending outside performances

VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

Students will further develop their skills in writing for the stage and creating a blueprint for collaboration with other artists in the realization of that script in performance. At the end of the course, students should be able to produce a full-length original dramatic work that is submission-ready.

VIII. Assessment Measures:

Students will be assessed using a variety of formative and summative measures. Students may be assessed via:

1. Homework
2. Informal, in-class activities
3. Informal targeted writing activities completed outside class
4. Reflective journals
5. Writing multiple drafts of plays
6. Peer-to-peer writing workshops
7. Collaboration with peers
8. Application of peer and instructor feedback
9. Class discussion

Review and Approval

August 2020