Παρουσίαση/Προβολή

(ENL278) -  Κωνσταντίνος Μπλατάνης

Περιγραφή Μαθήματος

The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the distinctive qualities of postmodern American drama, in terms of themes as well as aesthetics. The purpose is twofold: on the one hand, through the study of contemporary plays students will be led to attain a thorough understanding of the theoretical trends and practical modes that define the postmodern moment, while on the other particular attention will be given to the ways in which contemporary American playwrights position themselves and their artistic output vis-à-vis the current socio-political and cultural context. The course focuses on how playwrights answer back to the peculiarities of the present moment, while they themselves also contribute decisively to fashioning out the very contours of postmodernity. Areas of interest develop around the predominance of the image at present, attempts at re-writing/ erasing history, acts of re-defining race and gender issues, and occasions of (dis)empowering the word on stage.

            Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions. In addition, they will be asked to react and comment on excerpts from filmed productions of the plays studied. Students will have access to a list of bibliography, while the assessment is based on two critical essays (optional) and a final exam.

 

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Τετάρτη 14 Μαρτίου 2012