ENGL 2150

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ENGL 2150
The American Musical

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

The musical is a distinct and significant form of American performance. This course will consider the origins, development, and internationalization of the American musical and will emphasize the interpenetration of the history of musical theatre with the history of the United States in the 20th century and beyond. We will investigate how political, social, and economic factors shape the production of important American musical-and how in turn musicals shape expressions of personal identity and national ideology. Key texts include Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, Hair, and Rent. (ENGL-LOA, ENGL-PST, MUSIC-HC, PMA-HTC)


Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024SP, 2015SP, 2011SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AMST 2105, MUSIC 2250, PMA 2650

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8222 ENGL 2150   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Gainor, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person