1/13

Introductions; The earliest forms of dramas (handouts)

1/18

Tydeman (on reserve); Cawley, Introduction. Explore syllaweb by today.

1/20

Chester Banns (handout); Cawley, The Creation and the Fall of Lucifer

1/27

Adam and Eve, The Fall of Man, Cain and Abel. 1/28 Last day to change S/U status.

2/1

Noah's Flood; Abraham and Isaac. First problem paper due.

2/3

The Annunciation, Herod the Great

2/8

The Crucifixion, The Harrowing of Hell, The Resurrection, The Last Judgment

2/10

First Midterm Examination. 2/11 Last day to withdraw with an N.

2/15

EED, Introduction, Noah, Crucifixion

2/17

The Second Shepherd's Play (read versions in both texts)

2/22

EED, Digby Mary Magdalene

2/24

Medieval plays in modern performance: Several Chester plays on handouts

2/29

EED, Everyman

3/2

EED, Everyman. Second problem paper due.

3/14

EED, Wisdom, Dux Moraud

3/16

EED, Mankind. Review for exam. Vote for which play to perform.

3/21

Second Midterm Examination.

3/23

Written description of your paper topic is due. Staging medieval plays (handouts).

3/28

Syllaweb: costume and music.

3/30

Preparation for performance.

4/4

Preparation for performance.

4/6

Preparation for performance.

4/11

Preparation for performance.

4/13

Preparation for performance.

4/16

Tentative performance date  (2 pm) and party.

4/18

Critique of performance. Last day to withdraw from the class.

4/20

E-mail Dr. T. your written self-assessment of your role in the production; this is required. Writing Day. Dr. T available in her office to help with papers.

4/25

Review for final exam and evaluations. Research Paper due today.

4/28

Final Exam, 8 a.m.