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.