Thtr 307 - Children's Dramatic Literature

Designed to introduce students to a selection of plays written for child audiences, this class will incorporate the reading of plays; analysis of drama for themes and conventions; developing activities to integrate dramatic literature into the classroom; and exposure to the special needs of the youth audience. 

Syllabus

•  Fall 2009

Lecture 2009 Materials

• Ages/Stages Power Point
• Aristotle's Poetics Power Point
• Activity Design Power Point
• Dramatic Structure Power Point
• Theatrical Conventions
• Production Values Power Point
• Developing Meaning and Aesthetics Power Point
• Professional Theatres for Young Audiences in the US
• Theatre Choices - What Matters to You?  Power Point
• Historical Plays List
• Creative Drama and Staged Reading Power Point
• Marginalized Groups Plays List
• Brief History of Theatre for Young Audiences Power Point
• Theme and Metaphor Power Point

Assignments

• Play Activity Response Questions
• Rubric for Play Activity Response Questions
• Play Activity Response Writing Guidelines
• Power Point on Writing a Play Activity Response Paper
• Play Viewing Questions
• Play Presentation Assignment
• Group Activity Guide Assignment
• Activity Guide Tips Power Point