Drama, Stage and Audience: 1660-1780 (U03789)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U01998

This course explores the drama of the 17th century, first up to the closing of the theatres in 1642, and then from the re-establishment of the playhouses with the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660 up to their radical regulation through the Theatre Licensing Act of 1737. The course focuses on the development of the major genres - comedy and tragedy - through this period; and on the contrasts and continuities between the theatre before the Commonwealth (1649-1660), and the theatre after that interlude.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Passes in English or Scottish Literature 1 and English or Scottish or American Literature 2, with a mark of 50 or above at the first attempt in the second year course.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Numbers are limited and students taking degrees not involving English or Scottish literature need the written approval of the head of English Literature

? 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 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? 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	Thursday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course will develop the students' knowledge of the dramatic literature of the period in question, with specific regard to a number of major genres and intellectual issues, in particular the crucial issues of staging and performance. It will enhance their ability to read critically and comparatively and to engage with an area of specialist research not otherwise available to students at Edinburgh.