ENG 105HZ Introduction to Drama-Honors

The study of plays exposes us to texts with the power to shock, inspire, enlighten, and delight; this course in drama can be an empowering and transformative journey toward keener engagement with the world, local community, and your intended path. ENG 105Z provides opportunities for the appreciation of drama, including deeper awareness of craft and insight into how reading plays can lead to self-enrichment. Students read a variety of types of drama, from diverse perspectives and eras, and develop their skills in discussion, literary analysis, and critical thinking. This honors class delves deeper into course topics and requires a high level of student motivation; the pace may be faster than non-honors courses. See the Honors Program website for information. Students cannot receive credit for both ENG 105Z and ENG 105HZ. This course is part of the Oregon Common Course Numbering System.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

ENG 105

General Education Requirements

Arts and Letters

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Articulate how culture and context shape literary texts and how literature contributes to understandings of ourselves and the world

2. Identify how literary devices and various formal elements contribute meaning to a text

3. Build interpretations based on relevant evidence