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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 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module focuses on nineteenth century British drama and includes a range of plays and adaptations by authors such as Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Braddon, Bernard Shaw, the Black actor, Ira Aldridge, and women’s rights campaigner and actor, Elizabeth Robins. We also study the ‘Neo-‘ or ‘New-Victorian’ on the stage, including contemporary versions of burlesque and anti-colonialist performances as well as recent plays representing the Victorian stage. As well as reading established authors, the module looks at drama’s relationship with other art forms, including adaptations from popular novels, the periodical press and famous works of art. We look at how Victorian theatre presented a multi-media experience for the audience through its use of spectacular stagecraft and at methods of nineteenth century acting. We examine dramatic genres such as the Industrial, the Melodramatic, the Gothic, the Fallen Woman and include critical studies in race and gender. The module is supported by a structured week by week programme of reading and audio-visual materials.
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%