DR30130 - THEATRE AND GENDER

Module Identifier

DR30130

Module Title

THEATRE AND GENDER

Academic Year

2007/2008

Co-ordinator

Dr Karoline Gritzner

Semester

Semester 2

Pre-Requisite

DR10220 , DR10120

Course delivery

Lecture

10 x 2 hour Lecture

Seminars / Tutorials

10 x 1 hour seminar

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment Length/Details	Proportion
Semester Exam	2- hour examination	30%
Semester Assessment	Group presentation and class contribution	20%
Semester Assessment	Essay 1 (2,500 words)	25%
Semester Assessment	Essay 2 (2,500 words)	25%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

demonstrate a clear understanding of the social, cultural and aesthetic perspectives on gender representations in theatrical texts and performance.
evaluate and respond to a range of gender discourses in theatre and theory, using a critical and analytical vocabulary.
co-operate as part of a group in presenting an argument drawing on the analysis of course material.

Brief description

This module will develop students' critical appreciation of gender respresentations in theatre and introduce them to key issues of gender theory in relation to theatre and performance through a detailed study of a number of dramatic and performance texts from Shakespeare to the 21st century.

Aims

To develop students' critical appreciation of gender representations in theatre and to introduce them to key issues of gender theory in relation to theatre and performance.
To examines theatrical representations of gender in a selection of dramatic and performance texts from Shakespeare to the 21st century.

Content

1.   Gender Studies and Hamlet
2.   Images of Women in Theatre/History: Caryl Churchill
3.   Feminism(s): Daniels, Masterpieces; The Magdalena Project
4.   Masculinities: Strindberg, The Father, Nielson, The Censor
5.   Lesbian and Gay Theatre: Bentley, Round 2; Moch, Cinderella: The Real True Story
6.   Theatre, Eroticism, Sexuality: Barker, Gertude 9the Cry); Knowledge and A Girl
7.   Explicit bodies in performance
8.   The gendered voice/body - workshop
9.   Gender trouble (Butler)
10. Conclusion

Module Skills

Problem solving	NOT DEVELOPED
Research skills	Students will demonstrate the results of individual research in the form of essays and in an exam situation.
Communication	Communication skills will be developed in seminar sessions (class contribution).
Improving own Learning and Performance	Students will receive feedback on group presentations and written assignments.
Team work	Group discussions in seminars will develop group work skills.
Information Technology	IT and information handling skills will be demonstrated in students' individual research (library and web-based) and in their written work (word processing).
Application of Number	NOT DEVELOPED
Personal Development and Career planning	Students will have the opportunity to explore specific areas which reflect and strengthen their individual career needs.
Subject Specific Skills	Students are encouraged to develop the use of a critical and analytical vocabulary in their written and oral response to the module contents.

Reading Lists

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** Recommended Text
Aston, Elaine (1995) An Introduction to Feminism and Theatre London: Routledge
Burke, Phyllis (1996) Gender Shock: Exploding the Myths of Male and Female Anchor
Butler, Judith (1999) Gender Trouble London: Routledge
Case, Sue-Ellen (1990) Performing Feminisms: Feminist Critical Theory and Theatre John Hopkins UP
Diamond, Elin (1997) Unmaking Mimesis:Essays on Feminism ans Theatre Routledge
Gillgan, Carol (1982/1993) In a Different Voice Harvard University Press
Goodman, Lizbeth (1993) Contemporary Feminist Theatres London: Routledge
Keyssar, Helene (ed.) (1996) Feminist Theory St Martin's Press
Lukas, Ian (1994) Impertinent Decorum London: Cassell
Mangan, Michael (2002) Staging Masculinities New York: Palgrave
Schneider, Rebecca (1997) The Explicit Body in Performance London: Routledge

Books
** Essential Reading
Barker, Howard (2002) Gertrurde (the cry)/ Knowledge of a Girl Calder
Bentley, Eric Round 2
Churchill, Caryl (1985) Vinegar Tom Methuen Drama
Daniels, Sarah (1991) Masterpieces Methuen Plays
Moch, Cheryl Cinderella: the Real True Story
Nielson, Anthony (1998) The Censor (in Plays: Normal, Penetrator) Methuen
Shakespeare, William Hamlet Arden edition
Strindberg, August (1964 (2000)) The Father (in Plays: One) Methuen

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6