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Jen Plants

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ENGL 654

Dramaturgy in Theory and Practice

3 credits

ENGL 654 examines historical, theoretical, and practical approaches to theatre and performance dramaturgy. Students read scholarship and complete written assignments and practical exercises for research, education, production, and outreach.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Jen Plants

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ENGL 699

Directed Study

1–3 credits

Directed Study is an English course for junior or senior students with prior or concurrent intermediate-level work in the same subject, requiring consultation with an academic advisor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Heather SwanLarry Edgerton+31 more

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ENGL/THEATRE 120

Introduction to Theatre and Dramatic Literature

3–4 credits

Introduction to Theatre and Dramatic Literature covers reading plays, attending productions, and critical writing to develop analytic skills in theatre.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.64 GPA, 85.6% A/AB (n=362 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.83 GPA, 94.0% A/AB (n=365 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.71 GPA, 90.2% A/AB (n=356 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Jen Plants

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ENGL 654Dramaturgy in Theory and Practice
Spring 2027ENGL 699Directed Study
Spring 2027ENGL 799Independent Reading
Spring 2027ENGL/THEATRE 120Introduction to Theatre and Dramatic Literature
Fall 2026ENGL 410Creative Writing: Playwriting Workshop
Fall 2026ENGL 699Directed Study
Fall 2026ENGL 850Proseminar in Theatre Research
Fall 2026ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Fall 2026ENGL/THEATRE 120Introduction to Theatre and Dramatic Literature

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