Focus on 20th-century drama and plays in Malayalam. Examine both the text of the play and its status as socially relevant art, to develop an overview of theatre movements in Malayalam literature and Kerala society. Engage through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Malayalam 330 (Topic: Contemp Malayalam Drama) and 330E may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Malayalam 312L with a grade of at least C.