Contemporary drama and theatre

Timetable

Module aim (aims)

Passing on the knowledge of the most important contemporary dramatic works in English

Using drama and theatre terminologii in English

Interpreting dramatic and theatrical works using proper dramatic

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

Language skills in English B2 Level minimum

Basic knowledge on theatre and drama

Syllabus

1. Introduction to drama and theatre studies

 

2. New realism in Britain - John Osborne

 

3. New realismmin Britain - Edward Bond

 

4. Theatre of the absurd - Samuel Beckett

 

5. Theatre of menace - Harold Pinter

 

6. In-yer-face theatre - Sarah Kane

 

7. In-yer-face theatre in the Irish context - Martin McDonagh

 

8. Contemporary Irish drama - Enda Walsh

 

9. Contemporary Irish drama - Connor McPherson

 

10. Watching a theatrical performance and follow-up discussion

 

11. Visit to the theatre and follow-up discussion

 

 

 

 

Reading list

1. John Osborne Look Back in Anger

2. Edward Bond Saved

3. Samuel Beckett Waiting for Godot

4. Harold Pinter The Birthday Party

5. Sarah Kane 4:48 Psychosis

6. Martin McDonagh The Beauty Queen of Leenane

7. Enda Walsh Disco Pigs

8. Conor McPherson The Weir