Universität Wien

120039 AR Literature Course (interactive) = Literature 1/2 (MA) British/Irish/New English (2010W)

19th-Century Theatre and Drama

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 14.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 21.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 28.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 04.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 11.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 18.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 25.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 02.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 09.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 16.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 13.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 20.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 27.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This workshop will explore the dramatic literature of the Victorian age and place it in the context of the theatrical landscape. While many critics regard the nineteenth century as an age of the theatre rather than of drama, a variety of dramatic genres emerged during the period which had a considerable impact on the development of modern drama. Presentations will deal with dramatic and theatrical aspects as well as with cultural and political contextualisation.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance, oral presentation, active participation in discussions in class, final essay.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Introduction to a comparatively neglected yet highly significant and fascinating corpus of works for the stage. Make students familiar with genres such as melodrama, farce, well-made play and society comedy.

Examination topics

Introduction to the theory and analysis of drama; contextualization of the plays; students' presentations, class discussions.

Reading list

A reader will be provided at the beginning of term; will include plays by Watts Philips, Tom Taylor, Thomas William Robertson, Henry Arthur Jones, Arthur Wing Pinero and Oscar Wilde.


Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, MA 844;
Code/Modul: 323-325, 325, 326/328, 336/338, 721-723, MA4, MA7;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0270

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