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1 April 2026
Summer 2026 College Credit application deadline.
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Tragedy on World Stages, Screens, and Pages
Study Greek tragedy and its modern adaptations through comparative literature, film, and theater, building close-reading skills and a written comparative case study.
Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Tragedy on World Stages Screens and Pages at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Rising juniors and seniors; GPA 3.0
Age range / Year group
Ages 16-18
Location / Region
Online
Cost
$5,781
Duration
6 weeks
Format
Online
LiteratureFilmHumanities
Sessions / cadence: Mon/Wed, 2.5 hours each; 5 hours/week
Assessment style: Short writing assignments; comparative case study
Main deliverable / output: Written comparative case study
College credit: Normally one Northwestern credit unit
Latest verified cycle: Summer 2026
Instructor: Sophia Elzie
Tragedy on World Stages Screens and Pages summary
Northwestern's comparative literature course connects Greek tragedy with contemporary films, plays, and novels, asking how familiar stories change across cultures and historical settings.
Short writing assignments build toward a comparative case study, making it a strong fit for readers who want to develop analytical arguments rather than simply summarize plots.
What is Tragedy on World Stages, Screens, and Pages?
Tragedy on World Stages, Screens, and Pages is Northwestern University's COMP_LIT 201-0 comparative literature course within its College Preparation Program. Students read Greek tragedies in translation and explore modern retellings in films, plays, and novels.
The course examines stories associated with Medea, Oedipus, and Antigone, including adaptations that address feminism, incarceration, and authoritarianism. Scheduled online classes and short writing assignments lead toward a written comparative case study combining close reading, critical analysis, and argumentation.
Why Succeed highlights Tragedy on World Stages Screens and Pages
Comparing ancient tragedies with modern adaptations gives literary analysis a clear cultural and political purpose.
The comparative case study provides a concrete written outcome built through shorter assignments.
Reading across films, plays, and novels encourages students to consider how medium changes meaning.
Undergraduate coursework alongside university students offers a demanding test of academic independence.
Who is Tragedy on World Stages Screens and Pages for?
Best for
Readers interested in literature, film, and cultural interpretation who enjoy developing evidence-based written arguments.
Not ideal if
You want a performance workshop, a creative writing course, or entirely self-paced study.
Is Tragedy on World Stages Screens and Pages worth it?
This course is worth considering if you want to test college-level literary analysis through a focused subject. Its combination of translated tragedy, cross-cultural adaptation, and a comparative case study gives students a clear intellectual thread to follow.
The tuition makes it a substantial investment, so the strongest reason to choose it is sustained interest in the material. College credit may be useful, but transfer acceptance depends on the receiving institution, and participation does not guarantee admission to Northwestern.
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Cost and what is included
$5,781; includes One online college credit class., Normally one Northwestern college credit unit..
Dates and time commitment
6 weeks; Mon/Wed, 2.5 hours each; 5 hours/week.
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What the student gains
Potential output: The main written output is a comparative case study analyzing tragedy and adaptation.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Tragedy on World Stages Screens and Pages need?
Effort level
High, with undergraduate expectations and analytical writing.
Best started
Allow four to six weeks before a future application deadline to prepare writing and official transcripts.
Main challenge
Explaining how an adaptation changes a story's meaning.
Typical preparation
Read a translated Greek tragedy and note how its conflicts develop.
Compare one scene with a modern adaptation, focusing on a specific change.
Outline a personal statement connecting a rewarding academic experience to your interest in the course.
Arrange official transcripts and any required English proficiency testing early.
Useful if
You want to strengthen close reading and written argumentation.
What do students do on Tragedy on World Stages Screens and Pages?
You read tragedies in translation and compare them with contemporary retellings across different media. Writing assignments develop into a comparative case study that explains how stories change across times and places.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Read Greek tragedies in translation.
- 2
Examine related films, plays, and novels.
- 3
Analyze how cultural setting, identity, and medium affect interpretation.
- 4
Complete short analytical writing assignments.
- 5
Develop a written comparative case study.
Tragedy on World Stages Screens and Pages dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Programme dates
22 June-2 August 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 1 April 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme dates | 22 June-2 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Rising high school juniors and seniors.
Completion of sophomore or junior year.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Personal statement and extracurricular activity list.
Official high school transcripts in English.
Three semesters of grades for juniors; five for seniors.
English proficiency testing when primary language or schooling is not English.
Domestic and international applicants.
How much does Tragedy on World Stages Screens and Pages cost?
Course tuition
$5,781 — Per online credit class.
Funding or discounts
- Application fee: $60 — Non-refundable.
- Deposit: $1,000 — Non-refundable; credited toward tuition and due three weeks after acceptance.
- Tuition scholarship: Domestic rising seniors with financial need and strong academic and extracurricular achievement.
- Former-student fee waiver: Former College Prep students could request a 2026 application fee waiver.
What's included
One online college credit class., Normally one Northwestern college credit unit.
How to apply to Tragedy on World Stages Screens and Pages
- 1
Use Northwestern's College Preparation admissions route for College Credit.
- 2
Prepare approximately 500 words on a rewarding academic experience and your program interests.
- 3
List extracurricular activities with dates, descriptions, and your roles.
- 4
Arrange official English-language transcripts through your school.
- 5
Provide a TOEFL, IELTS, or DET score when required.
- 6
Submit the complete application and pay the $60 application fee unless waived.
- 7
After acceptance, follow the deposit instructions to secure enrollment.
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Learning format
The course uses scheduled online meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 1:30–4:00 p.m., totaling five class hours per week. Students read tragedies and their adaptations and complete short writing assignments toward a comparative case study.
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Mentorship and feedback
Sophia Elzie is the listed course instructor.
College Credit instructors are Northwestern-affiliated.
Instructors expect university-level commitment and involvement.
Time-zone considerations
- Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- The published meeting time is 1:30–4:00 p.m.
- Each meeting lasts 2.5 hours, totaling five scheduled hours weekly.
- International students may participate in College Credit courses.
Assessment style
Writing-based work progresses from short assignments to a comparative case study.
- Complete a series of short writing assignments.
- Apply close reading to tragedies and adaptations.
- Use critical analysis and argumentation in the comparative case study.
Portfolio and outputs
Main deliverable / output
The main written output is a comparative case study analyzing tragedy and adaptation.
A series of short written assignments.
Normally one Northwestern college credit unit.
Tragedy on World Stages Screens and Pages FAQs
You will read Greek tragedies in translation and compare their retellings in films, plays, and novels. Stories associated with Medea, Oedipus, and Antigone help frame questions about cultural change and interpretation.
Short writing assignments lead toward a written comparative case study. The work combines close reading, critical analysis, and argumentation.
Yes, it belongs to Northwestern's College Credit offering. Credit courses normally carry one Northwestern credit unit unless otherwise noted; acceptance of transferred credit depends on the receiving college.
Sophia Elzie is the listed instructor. College Preparation credit courses are taught by Northwestern-affiliated instructors who expect university-level commitment.
College Prep students in credit courses take undergraduate classes with Northwestern and visiting university students.
No. Participation may contribute to an application profile, but it does not guarantee admission to Northwestern University.
Required textbooks are not included in tuition. The DL tech fee and medical or health insurance are also listed separately.
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- International Students, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
- Pre-College Summer Programs for Credit: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
- Admission, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
- Tuition and Fees, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
- FAQs, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
- Tragedy on World Stages, Screens, and Pages: Northwestern University School of Professional Studies
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