Scandinavian Studies 422.
The Drama of Henrik Ibsen. (Thresher) 
(3-4 credits)

This course offers an intensive study of the dramatic production of Henrik Ibsen and examines the role he played in defining modern European drama. Through discussions it gives an in-depth analysis of Ibsen's aesthetic and thematic models, putting each play into the Norwegian cultural-historical contexts. Additional emphasis will be placed on performance traditions and contemporary theatrical and filmic adaptations of the works.