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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : English Literature

Undergraduate Course: Twentieth Century Epic Theatre (ENLI10123)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: ( English Literature 1 (ENLI08001) OR Scottish Literature 1 (ENLI08016)) AND ( English Literature 2 (ENLI08003) OR Scottish Literature 2 (ENLI08004) OR American Literature 2 (ENLI08006))
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Essential course texts
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.englit.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergrd/honours/3year/2004-2005/coursedesc/rl3aut.htm
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements Numbers are limited and students taking degrees not involving English or Scottish literature need the written approval of the head of English Literature
Additional Class Delivery Information 1 hour(s) per week for 10 week(s).
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf Randall Stevenson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4288
Email: Randall.Stevenson@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Anne Mason
Tel: (0131 6)50 3618
Email: Anne.Mason@ed.ac.uk
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