Norwegian 382-Ibsen (in translation)

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at St. Olaf College

The Ibsen course at St. Olaf counts for the General Education requirement in Ethical Issues and Normative Perspectives (EIN) This means that we look at Ibsen's plays through the lens of ethics, using background readings in ethical theory to help us better understand both the ethical issues and the plays themselves. Of course we will also look at Ibsen's dramatic technique and many other aspects of his work. We will study the context in which Ibsen lived and wrote, will read some Ibsen biography and criticism, and will look at some websites devoted to Ibsen's works, as well as websites devoted to the study of ethics. We will provide opportunities to watch productions of Ibsen plays on videotape, and we will act out scenes from the plays ourselves.

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