Note: The first four pages show the standard, Non-Honors Syllabus for this course. The second four
pages (5-8) show a Honors version of the syllabus. This second syllabus is what the Honors students
enrolling in the course under the HON prefix would use. The last 4 pages (9-12) are the Honors syllabus
again, but with the differences in red. This is to allow for a quick review of the differences between the
two syllabi. Note that ALL components of the original syllabus are included in the Honors syllabus, the
only difference being the inclusion of enhanced assignments and the relevant Honors Student Learning
Outcomes.
Standard, Non-Honors Syllabus
Introduction to Drama
ENG 1120 – CRN 51233
Fall Semester, 2010
Instructor:
Classroom:
Hours:
Office:
Office Hours:
Rebecca Gorman
KC 101
Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-3:45
King Center 10-1
Monday 10-1
Tuesday and Thursday 10-11, 1:15-2:15
And by Appointment
Office Phone: (303) 352-4257
E-mail:
rgorman2@mscd.edu
**Notes or messages may be left for me in my mailbox at KC401**
Required Materials:
- The compact Bedford Introduction to Drama, 6th ed., by Lee Jacobus
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (any edition) by Tennessee Williams
Course Description: This course is intended for non-English majors who wish to study plays
representing different genres and periods from a modern perspective. In this course in the history and
appreciation of drama, elements of theatre, major movements in drama, and representative works will
be studied. Students will read, view, and write plays to improve their understanding of drams and its
place in culture. (Arts and Humanities General Studies)
Course Objective:
1. Recognize the literary values of drama, the relationships of drama to production, and the
influence of dramatic traditions;
2. Read plays carefully, concentrating on both details of individual plays and characteristics of the
genres and historical periods;
3. Identify elements of drama
a. Plot
b. Character
c. Dialog
d. Idea/Theme
e. Aural elements
f. Visual elements
4. Apply the basic vocabulary terms of dramatic and theatrical conventions needed for analyzing
plays.
5. Discuss plays and their cultural context with clarity.
6. Employ properly documented research in the writing of clear arguments.
7. Use historical context to analyze established and contemporary plays and playwrights.
General Studies Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this Arts and Letters, Level 2, General Studies Course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to locate sources when information is needed and to evaluate the
authenticity, validity and reliability of resources applied to a specific purpose
2. Create persuasive an well-reasoned arguments that are appropriate to topic and purpose
3. Communicate in writing with an awareness of audience by using language conversions
appropriate to the occasion and task
4. Identify important examples of texts creative works, artifacts, or problems in the discipline
including the cultural context.
5. Analyze text (s), artifact (s), or problem (s) using a point of view informed by the critical or
aesthetic perspectives appropriate to the discipline.
Course Requirements and Grading:
Attendance and Participation
Quizzes (10 at 20pts each)
1st Paper (analysis)
2nd Paper (review)
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
TOTAL
150 Points
200 Points
100 Points
100 Points
150 Points
300 Points
1000 Points
A = 900-1000 Points
B = 800-899 Points
C = 700-799 Points
D = 600-699 Points
F = Below 600 Points
Class Policies
Attendance: Attendance to each session of this class in this class is mandatory. Active participation is
essential to you learning all this course has to offer. Any missed class will count against your
participation grade.
Absences due to severe illness, death in the family, or other extreme unforeseeable events must be
discussed with me as soon as possible. The only excused absences will be for jury duty or call to military
service.
If you must miss a class due to a religious observance, you must let me know at least two weeks in
advance, in writing. (See full religious observance policy on last page of syllabus)
MORE THAN 6 ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE
If you miss a class, you are highly encouraged to get the course notes from a classmate.
Lateness: Arriving more than 10 minutes late to class will count as half an absence. Lateness to class will
also adversely affect your participation grade.
If you have difficulty arriving to class promptly due to physical constraints and/or a class immediately
preceding this one, please discuss the matter with me as soon as possible.
Students with Disabilities: Anyone who has a disability which may require some modification of class
requirements, please see me after the first class or during office hours with your Access Center
documentation. No accommodations may be made without Access Center documentation.
Assignment Format: During the Course of this class, you will be required to write two 3-5 page papers.
Both papers must be handed in typed in a clear, legible 12- point font. I prefer to Courier New font, but
Times New Roman is also acceptable. No e-mail submissions will be accepted.
Proper MLA format and citation are required for each paper.
Each paper must be given a title.
The first paper will be a analysis of a written play, demonstrating an understanding of that play and
applying the elements of drama studied in this course.
The second paper will be a critique of a play (full-length, narrative drama) viewed by the students, again,
demonstrating an understanding of the elements of drama studied in the course. I will provide
information about free and reduced-price performances in class.
Full paper requirements will be handed out on the first day of class.
Please be sure to keep an electronic copy of your papers.
Late Assignments:
Quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam will not be offered outside of the class session/time in
which they are scheduled.
There will be no make-up quizzes or exams
Papers turned in late will lose 10 points, or one letter grade, for each business day (Monday–Friday)
they are late.
Policy on Academic Dishonesty:
The college’s rules against cheating and plagiarism will be strictly enforced. These can be found in your
on-line student handbook. Cheating, plagiarism, or academic dishonesty in any form will result in a
failing grade for the assignment, the course, or further action through the office of Judicial Affairs.
General Expectations:
-Disable all cell phones, pagers, iPods, and everything that might make a disturbing or distracting noise
before entering the classroom. If you have to turn if off on a plane, turn if off here.
- Your attention, while class is in session, is expected to stay on this class. No texting, outside reading, or
other distractions will be tolerated.
-Eating and drinking will be allowed in class, as long as it is inaudible, and the smell is not distracting,. If I
hear you eating or drinking, you will be asked to stop.
-Respect and common courtesy to your fellow students is essential. Any student showing disrespect to
another student will be asked to leave the class immediately and will not be allowed to return until a
conference with me is held.
- Discussions within the class which may be considered of a sensitive nature are expected to stay within
the classroom.
-Please see the MSCD student handbook Code of Conduct on-line. These standards of conduct will be
strictly enforced.
Honors Syllabus
Introduction to Drama
HON 1120 – CRN 51233
Fall Semester, 2010
Instructor:
Classroom:
Hours:
Office:
Office Hours:
Rebecca Gorman
KC 101
Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-3:45
King Center 10-1
Monday 10-1
Tuesday and Thursday 10-11, 1:15-2:15
And by Appointment
Office Phone: (303) 352-4257
E-mail:
rgorman2@mscd.edu
**Notes or messages may be left for me in my mailbox at KC401**
Required Materials:
- The compact Bedford Introduction to Drama, 6th ed., by Lee Jacobus
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (any edition) by Tennessee Williams
Course Description: This course is intended for non-English majors who wish to study plays
representing different genres and periods from a modern perspective. In this course in the history and
appreciation of drama, elements of theatre, major movements in drama, and representative works will
be studied. Students will read, view, and write plays to improve their understanding of drams and its
place in culture. (Arts and Humanities General Studies)
Course Objective:
8. Recognize the literary values of drama, the relationships of drama to production, and the
influence of dramatic traditions;
9. Read plays carefully, concentrating on both details of individual plays and characteristics of the
genres and historical periods;
10. Identify elements of drama
g. Plot
h. Character
i. Dialog
j. Idea/Theme
k. Aural elements
l. Visual elements
11. Apply the basic vocabulary terms of dramatic and theatrical conventions needed for analyzing
plays.
12. Discuss plays and their cultural context with clarity.
13. Employ properly documented research in the writing of clear arguments.
14. Use historical context to analyze established and contemporary plays and playwrights.
General Studies Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this Arts and Letters, Level 2, General Studies Course, students will be able to:
6. Demonstrate the ability to locate sources when information is needed and to evaluate the
authenticity, validity and reliability of resources applied to a specific purpose
7. Create persuasive an well-reasoned arguments that are appropriate to topic and purpose
8. Communicate in writing with an awareness of audience by using language conversions
appropriate to the occasion and task
9. Identify important examples of texts creative works, artifacts, or problems in the discipline
including the cultural context.
10. Analyze text (s), artifact (s), or problem (s) using a point of view informed by the critical or
aesthetic perspectives appropriate to the discipline.
By completing this Honors designated course, students will be able to:
1. Students will engage with primary sources to draw original and context-specific conclusions.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking through reviewing multiple viewpoints on a particular issue,
identifying strengths and weaknesses of each viewpoint, and synthesizing a new approach.
3. Draw from multiple disciplines to address a real-world problem.
Course Requirements and Grading:
Attendance and Participation
Quizzes (10 at 20pts each)
1st Paper (analysis)
2nd Paper (review)
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
TOTAL
150 Points
200 Points
100 Points
100 Points
150 Points
300 Points
1000 Points
A = 900-1000 Points
B = 800-899 Points
C = 700-799 Points
D = 600-699 Points
F = Below 600 Points
Class Policies
Attendance: Attendance to each session of this class in this class is mandatory. Active participation is
essential to you learning all this course has to offer. Any missed class will count against your
participation grade.
Absences due to severe illness, death in the family, or other extreme unforeseeable events must be
discussed with me as soon as possible. The only excused absences will be for jury duty or call to military
service.
If you must miss a class due to a religious observance, you must let me know at least two weeks in
advance, in writing. (See full religious observance policy on last page of syllabus)
MORE THAN 6 ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE
If you miss a class, you are highly encouraged to get the course notes from a classmate.
Lateness: Arriving more than 10 minutes late to class will count as half an absence. Lateness to class will
also adversely affect your participation grade.
If you have difficulty arriving to class promptly due to physical constraints and/or a class immediately
preceding this one, please discuss the matter with me as soon as possible.
Students with Disabilities: Anyone who has a disability which may require some modification of class
requirements, please see me after the first class or during office hours with your Access Center
documentation. No accommodations may be made without Access Center documentation.
Assignment Format: During the Course of this class, you will be required to write two 4-7 page papers.
Both papers must be handed in typed in a clear, legible 12- point font. I prefer to Courier New font, but
Times New Roman is also acceptable. No e-mail submissions will be accepted.
Proper MLA format and citation are required for each paper.
Each paper must be given a title.
The first paper will be an analysis of a written play, demonstrating an understanding of that play and
applying the elements of drama studied in this course. The analysis must include a review of the
primary sources (original manuscripts) and relevant scholarly discussions related to the manuscripts
(Honors SLO 1).
The second paper will be a critique of a play (full-length, narrative drama) viewed by the students, again,
demonstrating an understanding of the elements of drama studied in the course. This paper must
include an examination of the cultural and historical context in which the drama was written, and any
challenges that current stagings of the play might encounter with regard to the differing views and
expectations of a contemporary audience (Honors SLO 2, 3). I will provide information about free and
reduced-price performances in class.
Full paper requirements will be handed out on the first day of class.
Please be sure to keep an electronic copy of your papers.
Late Assignments:
Quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam will not be offered outside of the class session/time in
which they are scheduled.
There will be no make-up quizzes or exams
Papers turned in late will lose 10 points, or one letter grade, for each business day (Monday–Friday)
they are late.
Policy on Academic Dishonesty:
The college’s rules against cheating and plagiarism will be strictly enforced. These can be found in your
on-line student handbook. Cheating, plagiarism, or academic dishonesty in any form will result in a
failing grade for the assignment, the course, or further action through the office of Judicial Affairs.
General Expectations:
-Disable all cell phones, pagers, iPods, and everything that might make a disturbing or distracting noise
before entering the classroom. If you have to turn if off on a plane, turn if off here.
- Your attention, while class is in session, is expected to stay on this class. No texting, outside reading, or
other distractions will be tolerated.
-Eating and drinking will be allowed in class, as long as it is inaudible, and the smell is not distracting,. If I
hear you eating or drinking, you will be asked to stop.
-Respect and common courtesy to your fellow students is essential. Any student showing disrespect to
another student will be asked to leave the class immediately and will not be allowed to return until a
conference with me is held.
- Discussions within the class which may be considered of a sensitive nature are expected to stay within
the classroom.
-Please see the MSCD student handbook Code of Conduct on-line. These standards of conduct will be
strictly enforced.