Module Details
| Module Code: |
HIST H8015 |
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Full Title:
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Contemporary Irish Drama
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| Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Module Owner:: |
Fiona Fearon
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| Module Description: |
This module engages with contemporary Irish theatre and drama as a site in which important public questions are still addressed and challenged. Students will engage in an in depth analysis of different key contemporary playwrights and performance texts, exploring the changing nature of Irish drama in a complex global enviroment.
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| Module Learning Outcome |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
| MLO1 |
Theorise the role of theatre as a context for the discussion and development of perceptions of Irish identity. |
| MLO2 |
Critically appraise key texts of modern and contemporary Irish drama using a close reading of the text |
| MLO3 |
Evaluate the work of Irish playwrights in the context of contemporary culture and society |
| MLO4 |
Analyse Modern and Contemporary Irish Drama and practice |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| No recommendations listed |
| Module Indicative Content |
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Issues in Contemporary Irish Drama: writing, practice and performance
Identity; Gender; Race; Language; Form; Nationalism; Globalization;Technology; Performance theory and practice
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Elder Statesmen
Brian Friel; Tom Murphy; Thomas Kilroy; Frank McGuinness;
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New voices in Irish writing in the 1990s
Marina Carr, Conor McPhearson, Martin McDonagh, Enda Walsh
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Millennials - Irish writing in the 2000s
Mark O'Rowe; Bisi Adigun; Charlie O'Neill; Donal O'Kelly; Stella Feehily; Elaine Murphy; Nancy Harris; Deirdre Kinahan; Abbie Spallen
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Theatre as Performance
Devising, Physical,Site-Specific and Immersive Theatre: Barrabbas, Blue Raincoat, Pan Pan, Louise Lowe and Anu Productions
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Key texts that might be discussed include:
Friel, 'Dancing at Lughnasa'; Carr, 'By the Bog of Cats', 'On Rafferty’s Hill', 'Ariel'; McDonagh, 'The Leenane Trilogy'; McPherson, 'The Weir', 'The Seafearer', 'The Night Alive'; O’Rowe, 'Howie the Rookie'; Enda Walsh, 'The Walworth Farce', 'Ballyturk'; Nancy Harris, 'No Romance', 'Our New Girl'; Elaine Murphy, 'Little Gem'; Stella Feehily, 'Duck'; Louise Lowe/Anu Productions, 'Laundry'; 'The Boys from Foley Street'; Abbie Spallen, 'Pumpgirl'
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Module Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 50.00% |
| Final Examination | 50.00% |
| Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull-time
Part-time
| Reassessment Requirement |
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full-time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Practical |
Contact |
Drama workshop examining texts as performance |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
Students should read selected plays from the reading list |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Students should engage with secondary reading on themes and issues addressed in lectures |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
9.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part-time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Practical |
Contact |
Drama workshop examining texts as performance |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
Students should read selected plays from the reading list |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Students should engage with secondary reading on themes and issues addressed in lectures |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
9.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Greene, Nick and Chris Morash. (2016), The Oxford Handbook of Modern Irish Theatre, Oxford Univeristy Press, Oxford.
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Jordan, Eamonn and Eric Weitz. (2018), The Palgrave Handbook of Contemporary Irish Theatre and Performance, Palgrave, London.
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Lonergan, Patrick. (2009), Theatre and Globalization: Irish Drama in the Celtic Tiger Era, Palgrave, London.
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Grene, Nicholas. Irish Theatre on tour: Irish Theatrical Diaspora Series 1, (Dublin: Carysfort Press, 2005).
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Furay, Julia and Redmond OHanlon, (ed.). Critical Moments: Fintan OToole on Modern Irish Theatre, (Dublin: Carysfort Press, 2005).
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Jordan, Eamonn (ed.). Theatre Stuff, (Dublin: Carysfort Press, 1999).
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Jordan, Eamonn. (2010), Dissident Dramaturgies, Irish Academic Press, Dublin.
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Lonergan, Patrick. (2019), Irish Drama and Theatre Since 1950, Methuen, London.
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McIvor, Charlotte and Matthew Spangler. (2014), Staging Intercultural Ireland, Cork University Press, Cork.
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Morash, Christopher. A History of Irish Theatre, 1601-2000, (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2002).
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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http://www.artscouncil.ie/.
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http://www.theatreforumireland.com/index
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http://www.irishplayography.com/.
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