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Johns Hopkins University | AS.225.324

Adaptation for the Stage

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.39)

For aspiring playwrights, dramaturgs, and literary translators, this course is a workshop opportunity in learning to adapt both dramatic and non-dramatic works into fresh versions for the stage. Students with ability in foreign languages and literatures are encouraged to explore translation of drama as well as adaptation of foreign language fiction in English. Fiction, classical dramas, folk and fairy tales, independent interviews, or versions of plays from foreign languages are covered.

Spring 2013

(4.5)

Spring 2014

(4.86)

Spring 2015

(3.6)

Spring 2023

(4.6)

Spring 2013

Professor: Joseph Martin

(4.5)

The best aspects of the course were the class group discussions, the final project and the smal productive classroom atmosphere. The worst aspect of the course was the assigned readings. The students felt that the readings didn’t real y add much to the course and were rarely even discussed. The course would improve if the workshops schedules were more structured and if there were stricter deadlines for the assignments. Prospective students should expect lots of great feedback on their work and should come prepared to participate and critique their peers at workshop.

Spring 2014

Professor: Joseph Martin

(4.86)

According to students, it was clear to see that the professor for this course was highly knowledgeable of the subject matter. He was engaging and always available to his students. The course offered a great overview of many absurdist works, and the class discussions and final group project ensured fun times for students. However, many students felt like a high level of intellect was needed in order to understand what was going on. Also, students complained that the workload became very heavy towards the end of the course. Suggestions for improvement include: spreading out course work over the entire semester and making instructions more clear. Prospective students should be a fan of philosophy.

Spring 2015

Professor: Joseph Martin

(3.6)

The best aspects of the course included the interesting course material and assigned readings. Some students found the lecture style to be unstructured and the assignments not well defined. This course could be improved by having an instructor with a background in philosophy, scheduling the class to meet twice a week, and incorporating more classroom discussion. Prospective students should be prepared for a significant amount of reading and know that this course is based more in theatre than philosophy.

Spring 2023

Professor: Joe Martin

(4.6)