Discussion number 6: FRENCH NEOCLASSICISM

This discussion should articulate your thoughtful reflection about French Neoclassical theatre and our final play,
Tartuffe.
Points: 90 (65 for initial posting and 25 for responses to peer postings)
Directions:

Click on Modules in the Canvas Navigation bar and go to Act 3, Scene 3.

Find the French Neoclassicism discussion topic either under Assignments in the first document within
the Scene (note this document must be viewed), or locate the separate discussion listing in the Scene
and click on it.
To participate in the discussion and to receive a grade for your submission, click on reply at the bottom
left of the page. Once the response is completed, click on post reply at the bottom right of the text
box.
In the submission box, post the following information: (Type directly into the submission box or create
your response in Word and then paste the content in to the text box.)
o First, respond to each of the following questions: (Cite the textbook or play in each related
question or topic.)
Compare and contrast one production practice of neoclassical France, which could include
scenery, lighting or costuming with that of the English Renaissance. (Acting companies are
not an option for this response.) (18 pts)
Compare and contrast one element in the French neoclassic play, Tartuffe with Twelfth
Night written during the English Renaissance, choose from structure (neoclassical vs
episodic), plot or character. Click on the plays title, Twelfth Night, to go to an electronic
version of the play, if youd like to review a text version of it. (18 pts)
How might Tartuffe relate to a twenty-first century audience? (14.5 pts)
Finally, respond to the question: Does live theatre serve a purpose in the 21st century?
Defend your position. (14.5 pts)

Specific guidelines for initial posting

Use at least one credible written source (versus a graphic) beyond our
course materials in responding to either of the Compare and Contrast
questions above, although the textbook and play must also be used as
sources. Other course content such as the material within the Acts and
plays may also be used in your research, but they are not considered
sources beyond our course materials. The credible source used must
enhance the information found in the text book by providing
information NOT found in the required reading material. An additional
graphic or media link may also be used and included in the discussion
but the required source must be a written one (NO WIKIPEDIA or
student study guides such as Spark Notes or CliffsNotes)
Cite all sources used (including the textbook, the plays, films and other
course materials) in-text at the point you use the information gained

from each source and provide a Works Cited at the end of discussion,
using the MLA 2009 or 2016 editions to format all citations.
See the MLA handout in Modules/Writing Assistance to assist you in the
correct use of this citation style. However, if using a website, do include
the full URL in the Works Cited citation (which is not part of either MLA
format).
The minimum posting requirement for your initial response is 400
words(excluding the Works Cited), fully developing the responses to the
two points above.
After the initial posting has been submitted, no further content may be
added (see the syllabus, Discussion forum postings for further
information.
Second, read and respond to at least five of your classmates postings by the discussion closure
deadline. Your responses should be conversational, validating, and thoughtful. (To respond to a
peers posting, click on Reply which is located at the bottom left of the posted content.)
For responses to peer postings, please fully develop your responses, which would mean
a minimum discussion of at least 50 words on each posting. Postings like Good job
will not be included in a minimum word count as it doesnt develop the discussion
begun with your classmates initial posting.
At least one of the five responses to your classmates initial responses must include a
non-rhetorical question. Asking a question is worth two points.
As the syllabus discusses in both Discussions and Participation, at least four
discussions must have the question posed no later than the Tuesday preceding the
Wednesday deadline.
Third, read through your classmates comments on your initial posting and at a minimum respond
to those that pose a question(s) by the Wednesday closure deadline. By keeping the conversation
going, participants (including the full class) can dig deeper into the key discussion points. Two
points will be deducted for not responding to questions asked by classmates.

Plagiarism will result in failure, review the definition of it provided in the syllabus and take the quiz located on
the toolbar on the left tool bar to review your knowledge on the topic.
See Schedule for due dates