Module Identifier | GE23010 | ||
Module Title | THE 'EPIC' THEATRE OF BERTOLT BRECHT | ||
Academic Year | 2000/2001 | ||
Co-ordinator | Len Jones | ||
Semester | Semester 1 | ||
Pre-Requisite | Competence in German (A level or equivalent) | ||
Course delivery | Lecture | 12 | |
Seminars / Tutorials | 3 | ||
Assessment | Exam | 2 Hours 1 x 2 hour exam (2 questions) | 70% |
Continuous assessment | 1 essay of 1,500 words | 30% | |
Resit assessment | 1 2-hour exam (if c/a passed) 1 3-hour exam (if c/a failed) |
Brief description
This module deals with three of Brecht's major plays and a selection of his critical writings. Brecht's ideological commitment to Marxism will provide the sociopolitical framework within which his works will be discussed. The designation 'Epic' Theatre will be defined within the context of Brecht's theory and practice.
Reading Lists
Books
** Recommended Text
Leben des Galilei. Suhrkamp paperback
Muter Courage und ihre Kinder. Suhrkamp paperback
Der gute Mensch von Sezuan. Suhrkamp paperback
Schriften zum Theater. Suhrkamp paperback
The relevant 'Materialienbucher' to all three plays. Suhrkamp