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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

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