Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LH Victorian Drama
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Drama and Theatre Arts
Module Code	09 25042
Module Lead	Dr Caroline Radcliffe
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	This module will focus on mid-nineteenth century Victorian drama. Apart from reading established and key authors the module will study drama’s relationship and realisation of other art forms including adaptations from popular novels, the periodical press and famous works of art. We will look at how Victorian drama exploited a multi-sensual and, indeed, multi-media experience for the audience using aural, visual and what could perhaps be described as “four D” effects in spectacular sensation drama. We will also look at genres and topics of drama such as the industrial, the melodramatic, the ghost story, and the folk tale and study the somewhat radical attitude of authors such as Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins. Students with an appreciation of art history, stagecraft or history will especially enjoy the module. The module is supported by a structured week by week programme of reading and audiovisual material will also be used.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an ability to engage in critical reading and viewing, and subsequent discussion of issues that arise from specific historical, cultural and theoretical study of Victorian Drama. Participate in seminar discussions exploring aspects of Victorian Drama, Demonstrate an understanding of the main characteristics of the genres of Victorian Drama; Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of Victorian Drama as a performance genre across different media; Demonstrate an ability to plan and deliver a small group presentation and to frame this with appropriate critical reflection. Demonstrate an ability to undertake independent research.
Assessment	25042-01 : Essay 4000 words : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 3000 word essay (75%) Group presentation in class (25%), approx. 5 minutes per student Reassessment: Failed component only Group or solo presentation (approx. 5 mins per student depending on group size), which may be submitted as a recording 25% 3,000 word essay (75%)
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