Contemporary British Drama (U02925)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U01990

This courses provides an overview of contemporary British drama within the context of contemporary critical thought. It will also include some investigation of contemporary theatre practice, including new ideas about staging and new techniques of acting.

Entry Requirements

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Numbers are limited to 15, with priority given to students taking degrees involving English or Scottish Literature and Visiting Students placed by the Admissions Office. Students not in these categories need the written approval of the Head of English Literature before enrolling. In the case of excess applications places will be decided by ballot.

? 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 : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

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

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

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course will provide students with the means to learn critical methods, and will allow them to practice analysing in detail an extremely complex art form (drama). It will stimulate students to think, judge and articulate in ways which will be applicable beyond the immediate concerns of this course.