Middlebury

ENGL 0136

ContempAfrican-AmerPlaywrights

Contemporary African-American Playwrights
In this course we will explore how influential contemporary African American dramatists bring to the American stage different aspects of the black experience. From William Branch’s A Medal For Willie (1951) to Dominique Morisseau’s Detroit ’67 (2013), readings will provide students the opportunity to investigate how plays are interpreted by actors and directors, and wrestle with topics such as voting rights, cultural appropriation, housing discrimination, gender inequality, and equal access to education. Beyond dramatic texts and critical readings, students will hear some of the playwrights (via video conferencing) offer their views on topics and issues we will discuss in class./(Dramatic Literature)/ 3 hrs. lect. (Formerly ENAM 0136)
Subject:
English
Department:
English
Division:
Literature
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR ART CMP LIT NOR
Equivalent Courses:
THEA 0136 *
ENAM 0136

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