DISQ040 Irish Theatre and Drama

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Klára Škrobánková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Šárka Havlíčková Kysová, Ph.D.
Department of Theatre Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Karolína Stehlíková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Theatre Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:40 G01
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The course is conceived as an introduction to the theatre and drama of Ireland in the 20th century. Special attention is given to the development of Irish literary theatre, the topics of language, identity, stereotypes, violence and feminism. The authors studied include, among others: W. B. Yeats, Sean O'Casey, Brian Friel, Martin McDonagh
Learning outcomes
Students will learn to critically evaluate dramatic works by the most important Irish playwrights and analyze them in context. We will also watch selected productions/movies/documentaries
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to Irish history and culture, connections to English culture 2. Irish theatre up to 20th century. How Irish is Oscar Wilde? 3. George Bernard Shaw – John Bull's Other Island 4. W.B. Yeats, Lady Gregory – Irish Literary Revival, Irish mythology and folklore in drama; Kathleen ni Houlihan. 5. J.M. Synge – introducing Aran Islands, language issue; Playboy of the Western World, Riders at the Sea 6. Sean O’Casey; Abbey Theatre 7. Brian Friel, Field Day in Derry and theatre in the Northern Ireland 8. Marina Carr – By the Bog of Cats 9. Martin McDonagh – Lonesome West 10. Enda Walsh 11. Conor McPherson 12. Mark O'Rowe 13. David Ireland
Teaching methods
Lectures, class discussion, reading
Assessment methods
Attendence at classes is compulsory! The maximum number of allowed absences is two (2). Exam method: written test and oral exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
The course will have its own ELF page, where all study materials will be uploaded.
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