An authorized course of instruction for the Quinmester Program in Dade County (Florida) public schools is given for study of Norwegian dramatist and social critic Henrik Ibsen. The course includes an introduction to four dramas which reveal that man's dream of perfection can sometimes lead to destruction, sterility, and estrangement from life. Works to be studied include "Brand,""The Wild Duck,""Ghosts," and "Hedda Gabler." Performance objectives include the examination of the forces which influenced Ibsen, the role of the dramatist as realist and satirist, major themes of each play, and symbolism emphasizing the themes. The course content is outlined briefly, followed by detailed suggestions for teaching strategies to fulfill the class objectives. Specific discussion areas are given for each play. Both student and teacher resource materials are also listed. (LH)