552.330 (20S) Issues in Literature: (The Transition in) Irish Drama since the 1950s
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german Issues in Literature: (The Transition in) Irish Drama since the 1950s
- Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 6.0
- Registrations 6 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 10.03.2020
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
This course aims at introducing contemporary Irish drama (and theatre) within the background of major social, political and cultural developments that have taken place in Ireland from the 1950s to the present. Following a general overview of Irish drama of the earlier decades, the course will focus on the works of leading representatives of the period under discussion. To this end, selected major plays of contemporary Irish playwrights, such as Brian Friel, Tom Murphy, Marina Carr, Martin McDonagh and Enda Walsh will be studied in detail, within their social, cultural and political context. At the end of the course, students will have been familiarised with the major plays and playwrights of contemporary Irish drama, and will have developed an understanding of the importance of drama in Ireland as a major factor leading to societal change, as well.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
The course will be conducted through lectures and class discussions. Active participation in class discussions will be expected.
Course content
1. Brian Friel, Philadelphia, Here I Come! (1964)
2. Tom Murphy, Bailegangaire. (1983)
3. Martin McDonagh, The Cripple of Inishmaan. (1997)
4. Marina Carr. By the Bog of Cats ... (1998)
5. Enda Walsh. The Walworth Farce. (2006)
*The playtexts will be provided by the lecturer on moodle.
Prior knowledge expected
None.
Curricular registration requirements
None.
Literature
To be announced on moodle.
Examination information
Modified examination information (exceptional COVID-19 provisions)
50 % written assignments
50 % final paper
Examination topic(s)
Everything within the coverage of the course.
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Literatur- und kulturwissenschaftlich ausgerichtetes Wahlfach
(Compulsory elective)
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9.1 Issues in Literature (
0.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS)
- 552.330 Issues in Literature: (The Transition in) Irish Drama since the 1950s (2.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5. Semester empfohlen
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9.1 Issues in Literature (
0.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Literatur- und kulturwissenschaftlich ausgerichtetes Wahlfach
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Literature
(Compulsory elective)
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Issues in Literature (
2.0h SE / 7.0 ECTS)
- 552.330 Issues in Literature: (The Transition in) Irish Drama since the 1950s (2.0h SE / 7.0 ECTS)
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Issues in Literature (
2.0h SE / 7.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Literature
(Compulsory elective)