TA 11: Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism
San Jose State University
Exploration of dramaturgy in the research, critical analysis and production of performance work primarily through practice-based creative projects with secondary readings on dramaturgy itself. Consideration of the role of the dramaturg in its broadest sense, from research to adaptation and play analysis, and dramatic criticism, with a component on public presentation of creative research. Students will work individually and in small groups researching, adapting, crafting and workshopping material with a focus on critical analysis of historical and cultural contexts of creative works.
Average GPA: 3.58
Grade distribution records: 282 students across 14 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 140 | 49.6% |
| A | 47 | 16.7% |
| A- | 19 | 6.7% |
| B+ | 27 | 9.6% |
| B | 15 | 5.3% |
| B- | 6 | 2.1% |
| C+ | 6 | 2.1% |
| C | 7 | 2.5% |
| C- | 5 | 1.8% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.7% |
| D | 2 | 0.7% |
| D- | 1 | 0.4% |
| F | 5 | 1.8% |
Based on 282 student grade records across 14 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Scott Edward Cummins 144 students, Average GPA 3.68
- Laura L Long 76 students, Average GPA 3.64
- Kathleen J Normington 50 students, Average GPA 3.21
- Jeffrey Lo 12 students, Average GPA 3.58