MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

ENH2270

Modern drama

P Fitzpatrick

Synopsis This subject looks at the emergence of modernist dramatic forms in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, particularly in Europe. Seminars will emphasise practical and theoretical exploration of the texts and performance styles usually associated with a range of artistic movements such as naturalism, symbolism, expressionism, surrealism, and epic theatre. Although required to participate in classes, students will not be assessed on their performance skills.

Assessment Exercise (1500 words): 30% + Long essay (3000 words): 50% + Seminar participation: 20%

Prescribed texts

• Beckett Endgame Faber
• Bernhardt The Force of habit English Dept, Monash U
• Brecht Mother Courage and her children Methuen
• Buchner Woyzek OUP
• Checkov `The Seagull' in Five plays OUP
• Ibsen `Hedda Gabler' in Four plays OUP
• Jarry Ubu Rex Methuen
• Maeterlinck The Intruder English Dept, Monash U
• Pirandello Naked Masks Dutton
• Strauss Big and little English Dept, Monash U
• Strindberg The Ghost Sonata English Dept, Monash U
• Weiss Marat Sade Calder and Boyars
• Wilde Salome Faber

Recommended texts

• Bentley (ed.)The theory of the modern stage Pelican