English Dept., Fu Jen University
Cecilia H. C. Liu (Cecilia@mails.fju.edu.tw)
Modern Drama (ES 507, Wed. 6:40-8:20 pm)

Fall 2003
Office: SF 9th Fl. MMC
2903-1111 ext 3759

Modern Drama: Self and Society

Requirements: Regular attendance with preparation and class participation
Quizzes; group presentation/performance
Grading System: Quizzes, group presentation/performance           30%
Midterm & Final Exam                                            @ 35%

Reading Assignments 2003-2004

9-17 Introduction to the course: types, theories & criticisms
¡@ http://www.eng.fju.edu.tw/iacd_2001F/asynchronous_drama/
9-24 Edward Albee "The Zoo Story" Albee         The Zoo Story
10-1 Willy Russel Shirley Valentine Video Clip
10-8 Film Shirley Valentine (Film and discussion) Video Clip
10-15 Eugene O'Neill "The Emperor Jones" (1920) O'Neill         The Emperor Jones
10-22 Eugene O'Neill "The Emperor Jones" O'Neill         The Emperor Jones
10-29 T.Williams A Streetcar Named Desire (1947) Williams        A Streetcar Named Desire       Video Clip
11-5 T.Williams A Streetcar Named Desire Williams        A Streetcar Named Desire        Video Clip
11-12 Midterm
11-19 Arthur Miller The Crucible (1953) Miller          The Crucible           Video Clip
11-26 Arthur Miller The Crucible (Film and discussion) Miller          The Crucible           Video Clip
12-3 Film M. Butterfly (1988) Hwang           M. Butterfly           Video Clip
12-10 David Henry Wang M. Butterfly Hwang           M. Butterfly           Video Clip
12-17 August Wilson The Piano Lesson (1990) (Film and discussion) Wilson         The Piano Lesson              Video Clip
12-24 No Class (Merry Christmas!) Video Clip
12-31 A.R. Gunney Love Letters (1990) Video Clip
2004 ¡@ ¡@
1-7 Final Exam

Dates and Assigned Reading for Group Presentation

10/15 and 10/22 O'Neill Tina, Vicky, Lynn
10/29 and 11/5 Williams Jennifer, Jessica, Crystal, & Cherry
11/19 and 11/26 Miller Richard, Francis, Maria and Joey
12/10 Hwang Nancy, Amy, Candy, and Ann
12/17 Wilson Tilly and Kenny
12/31 Gurney Brenda and Bacchae