552.335 (16W) Issues in Culture: "Mirror up to Nation". The issue of nationality and identity in Irish theatre
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german Issues in Culture: "Mirror up to Nation". The issue of nationality and identity in Irish theatre
- Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 6.0
- Registrations 19 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction Englisch
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 05.10.2016
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of this course will be to examine how the issues of nationality and identity have been discussed in Irish theatre through a detailed analysis of selected late nineteenth and early twentieth century plays by the leading Irish dramatists of the two periods. The plays will be examined within their social and political context and the concepts of nationality and identity will be discussed with focus on nation, language and religion as markers of (cultural, national) identity. At the end of the course, students will have developed a critical understanding on the concepts of nationality and identity, will be able to evaluate the importance of Irish theatre in the shaping of the Irish national identity, and will have been familiarised with the leading dramatists of Irish theatre who have contributed to the discussions on nationality, identity, language and religion within the Irish context.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
The class will be conducted through lectures, class discussions and the analysis of the selected plays. Students will be expected to come to class having read the assigned material.
Course content
1. G.B.Shaw, John Bull's Other Island (1904)
2. J.M.Synge, The Playboy of the Western World (1907)
3. Tom Murphy, A Whistle in the Dark (1961)
4. Brien Fiel, Translations (1980)
Literature
Cuscack, George. The Politics of Identiy in Irish Drama. London: Routledge, 2009.
Gavin, Tom. "National Identity in Ireland". Studies: An Irish Quarterly Review 95.379 (2006): 241-250.
Murray, Christopher. Twentieth-Century Irish Drama: Mirror Up to Nation. Manchester, Manchester UP, 1997.
Townshend, Charles. "Religion, War, and Identity in Ireland." Journal of Modern History 76.4 (2004):882-902.
Examination information
Examination methodology
There will be a written exam. Details to be announced.
Examination topic(s)
Everything studied and discussed in class.
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage two
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Subject: Advanced Culture Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Topics in British Culture Studies (
2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.335 Issues in Culture: "Mirror up to Nation". The issue of nationality and identity in Irish theatre (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
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Topics in British Culture Studies (
2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Advanced Culture Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage two
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Literatur- und kulturwissenschaftlich ausgerichtetes Wahlfach
(Compulsory elective)
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9.2 Issues in Culture (
0.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS)
- 552.335 Issues in Culture: "Mirror up to Nation". The issue of nationality and identity in Irish theatre (2.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5. Semester empfohlen
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9.2 Issues in Culture (
0.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Literatur- und kulturwissenschaftlich ausgerichtetes Wahlfach
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Freie Kombination
(Compulsory elective)
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10.1 Freie Kombination (
0.0h SE / 12.0 ECTS)
- 552.335 Issues in Culture: "Mirror up to Nation". The issue of nationality and identity in Irish theatre (2.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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10.1 Freie Kombination (
0.0h SE / 12.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Freie Kombination
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Culture
(Compulsory elective)
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Issues in Culture (
2.0h SE / 7.0 ECTS)
- 552.335 Issues in Culture: "Mirror up to Nation". The issue of nationality and identity in Irish theatre (2.0h SE / 7.0 ECTS)
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Issues in Culture (
2.0h SE / 7.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Culture
(Compulsory elective)