Intendierte Lernergebnisse
The aim of this course is to familiarise students with women's political theatre of the early twentieth century (1908-1914), which is known as the 'suffragette theatre' and took its source from the major developments seen at the turn of the twentieth century in British society as part of women's struggle for the right to vote. Selected major plays representative of this period (e.g. Votes for Women!) will be discussed in detail and within their social, historical and political contexts. At the end of the course, it is expected that students have developed an understanding of suffragette theatre and drama, have been familiarised with the leading female playwrights of the period, and can discuss and interpret the suffragette plays produced within their social, historical and political contexts.
Lehrmethodik
The course will be conducted through lectures and class discussions. Active student participation in class discussions will be expected.
Inhalt/e
Selected primary texts and secondary sources essential for a deeper understanding of the topics under discussion will be made available on Moodle.
Curriculare Anmeldevoraussetzungen
Successful completion of "Introduction to Literary Studies II".
Literatur
Selected secondary sources:Eltis, Sos. “The Fallen Woman in Edwardian Feminist Drama: Suffrage, Sex and the Single Girl”. English Literature in Transition, 1880-1920 50. 1 (2007): 27-49.Paxton, Naomi, ed. The Methuen Drama Book of Suffrage Plays. London Methuen, 2013.Tilghman, Carolyn. “Staging Suffrage: Women, Politics, and the Edwardian Theater.” Comparative Drama 45. 4 (2011): 339-360. Project MUSE. Web.