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DIASPORA AND THEATRE

ENGL/THEATRE 477
Course Description

Study of the drama and theatre of a variety of immigrant communities in three Western locations: Britain, the United States, and Canada. Focuses on current theories of diaspora and transnationalism, the place of theatre in diasporic writing, and the literary, performative, and material dimensions of the genre.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.71

-1.46% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
57.14%

-7.14% from Historical

Class Size
7

7.69% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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