Theatre Arts 350EN - Stage and Screen Violence

All Drama is Conflict.' This course investigates how dramatic conflict is represented in theatre, television and film and examines its effect on the audience. Through a series of readings, class discussions, and viewings including, but not limited to, Romeo & Juliet, The Duelists, and Fight Club, students will attempt to answer the question: what is it about human nature that makes us fascinated by violence as a form of entertainment?

Prereq: 8 credits in Theatre Arts.