Middlebury

GSFS 0206

Contemporary Women Playwrights

Contemporary Women Playwrights
In this course we will read and discuss the work of the most influential and interesting American and European playwrights from the 1980s to the present. Authors will include: Maria Irene Fomes, Caryl Churchill, Suzan-Lori Parks, Adrienne Kennedy, Ntozake Shange, Judith Thompson, and Naomi Wallace. Issues of race, class, and gender will be closely examined. Readings will include selections from performance and feminist theory. 3 hrs. lect.
Subject:
Gender Sexuality &Fem. Studies
Department:
PrgGender/Sexuality/Fem. Study
Division:
Interdisciplinary
Requirements Fulfilled:
ART LIT
Equivalent Courses:
WAGS 0206
THEA 0206 *

Sections

Spring 2025

GSFS0206A-S25 Lecture
GSFS0206B-S25 Lecture
GSFS0206Z-S25 Discussion

Spring 2024

GSFS0206A-S24 Lecture (Biancosino)
GSFS0206B-S24 Lecture (Biancosino)
GSFS0206Z-S24 Discussion (Biancosino)

Fall 2019

GSFS0206A-F19 Lecture (Faraone)
GSFS0206B-F19 Lecture (Faraone)

Spring 2017

GSFS0206A-S17 Lecture (Faraone)
GSFS0206B-S17 Lecture (Faraone)
GSFS0206Z-S17 Discussion (Faraone)