Taught in English. Students should develop their ability to critically analyse theatrical texts in 20th century American Theatre, understand key issues in the history of contemporary American Drama, comprehend the dynamics of race in American playwrights and performance artists, respond to/review a theatrical text/performance in terms of content and style; engage with and assess the historical, cultural and social background of American theatre and performance as protest art; discuss critical race theory; research and write academic essays in English, create academic presentations in English, communicate effectively in English, conduct effective bibliographical research, compile efficient endnote/footnotes in support of a formal written essay.