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JANE ENGLAND

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Theatre

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor
    Theatre

TEACHING INTERESTS

  • COURSE PHILOSOPHY (Theatre 1013): We will become acquainted with the world of theatre by examining significant primary readings, looking at how theatrical space has been used over the centuries, focusing on two important dramatic ages, and discussing historical and modern plays (including written texts, filmed productions and live performances). I agree with Aristotle that “to learn gives the liveliest pleasure,” and with great theatre, learning is pure joy!
  • Course Description: This course provides both an understanding of the elements of drama and an in-depth analysis of play scripts and performance, ancient and modern. This course is 3 credit hours, and fulfills the Fine Arts (FF) gen ed. There are no prerequisites for this course.
  • Content Overview: In this class we’ll read or watch plays and discuss their themes and historical contexts, starting with the Greeks and concluding with various sorts of contemporary drama. Along the way, we’ll discover important currents in theatrical literature and, just possibly, life.

     

    Course Objectives: By studying significant plays (both the written texts and in performance) and participating in online lecture-discussions, you will learn to identify elements common to most dramatic literature, and learn about theatre as the liveliest of art forms. You will also learn to understand the plays, themselves. At the end of the course a student will:

    1. Be able to discuss the ancient roots of theatre and complete an assignment applying the teachings of Aristotle to a specific theatre experience.
    2. Have increased their knowledge of various historical theatre movements and be able to relate them to present day theatre.
    3. Be able to discuss the social implications that theatre brings.
    4. Discuss and critically respond to visual art from a (virtual/online) museum visit, and apply that critical thinking to various response papers. 
    5. Be able to develop and use critical thinking skills in writing responses to theatre, whether a live performance or a filmed "live" performance. 

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dram Arts/Television
    18 Jun 2026 - 29 Jul 2026
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    11 May 2026 - 29 Jul 2026
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    18 Aug 2025 - 4 Dec 2025
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dram Arts/Television
    20 Jun 2025 - 30 Jul 2025
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    12 May 2025 - 30 Jul 2025
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    12 May 2025 - 30 Jul 2025
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    6 Jan 2025 - 22 Apr 2025
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    6 Jan 2025 - 22 Apr 2025
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    6 Jan 2025 - 22 Apr 2025
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    19 Aug 2024 - 5 Dec 2024
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    19 Aug 2024 - 5 Dec 2024
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dram Arts/Television
    21 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    13 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2024
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    8 Jan 2024 - 23 Apr 2024
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    8 Jan 2024 - 23 Apr 2024
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    21 Aug 2023 - 7 Dec 2023
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    21 Aug 2023 - 7 Dec 2023
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dram Arts/Television
    22 Jun 2023 - 2 Aug 2023
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    15 May 2023 - 2 Aug 2023
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    London Seminar
    15 May 2023 - 2 Aug 2023
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    London Seminar
    15 May 2023 - 2 Aug 2023
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    9 Jan 2023 - 25 Apr 2023
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    9 Jan 2023 - 25 Apr 2023
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    9 Jan 2023 - 25 Apr 2023
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Theatre
    1 Jan 2023 - 15 May 2023
    Spring