Twentieth Century Epic Theatre (VS1) (U02366)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U02005

The course will examine the development of epic drama as a predominant twentieth century dramatic form. At base, epic - the oldest form of literary art - is concerned with the individual's public persona, how the individual relates to community, and especially to the values of her/his community. Traditionally, this has meant that epic 'justifies' or even celebrates the status quo. But in the twentieth century, epic drama came to be used to justify alternative communities, political, regional, gendered, etc.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U02005

? Costs : Essential course texts

Subject Areas

Home subject area

English Literature, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the course will develop a broad knowledge of twentieth century forms and theories of epic theatre. They will be equipped to recognise how this theatre began to offer oppositional narratives which challenged prevailing orthodoxies, and celebrated minority and often persecuted groups and cultures. They will understand how this was achieved through challenging dominant dramatic forms, especially naturalism.