Istanbul Kültür University ECTS Guide 2008/2009 Department of ...
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intellectual and literary factors that helped shape<br />
British drama during the Restoration era<br />
• To develop an understanding <strong>of</strong> the modes and<br />
manners <strong>of</strong> theatrical representation in Restoration<br />
England<br />
• To develop skills <strong>of</strong> close textual analysis <strong>of</strong> selected<br />
Restoration plays (heroic drama and comedy <strong>of</strong><br />
manners)<br />
Syllabus<br />
• Historical Context: Restoration <strong>of</strong> the monarchy in<br />
1660; reopening <strong>of</strong> theatres in England; Charles II’s<br />
monopoly control <strong>of</strong> London theatres through<br />
patents<br />
• Theatre Companies and Playhouses<br />
• Restoration Theatre Audiences, Scenery, Machinery,<br />
Lighting and Stage Costumes<br />
• Characteristics <strong>of</strong> Restoration Tragedy (Heroic<br />
Drama/ Neo-classical tragedy): heroic, scenic and<br />
thematic features, setting, characterization, classical<br />
influences and so on.<br />
• Characteristics <strong>of</strong> Comedy <strong>of</strong> Manners: subject<br />
matter, major themes, social context, characters,<br />
recurring types and concepts<br />
Intended Learning Outcomes Upon completion <strong>of</strong> this course, students will have an<br />
awareness <strong>of</strong> the historical, intellectual, societal, cultural<br />
and artistic contexts <strong>of</strong> the Restoration English Theatre<br />
characterized by heroic plays and comedy <strong>of</strong> manners.<br />
Students will analyze, interpret and discuss both genres<br />
individually and comparatively with an awareness <strong>of</strong> the<br />
political and social interplay <strong>of</strong> dramatic text and context.<br />
Learning/ Teaching Methods To familiarize students with the modes and manners <strong>of</strong><br />
theatrical representation during the Restoration period; to<br />
develop their understanding <strong>of</strong> the historical, and social<br />
contextual issues which have a bearing on Restoration<br />
Theatre. The pattern <strong>of</strong> teaching will be based on formal<br />
lectures and class discussions. Students will also be given<br />
opportunities to work in groups to articulate their ideas in<br />
class on various themes and issues related to the plays.<br />
Assignments<br />
Examination<br />
1 Mid-Term Exam, Quizzes and 1 Final Exam<br />
Assessment • Mid Term: 30%<br />
• Quizzes: 10%<br />
• Final Exam 50%<br />
Reading List<br />
John Dryden, All for Love<br />
Thomas Otway, Venice Preserv’d<br />
William Wycherley, The Country Wife<br />
William Congreve, The Way <strong>of</strong> the World