Course Syllabus
1. Program of Study
Faculty/Institute/College
2. Course Code
ICEG 463
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Nursing Science
Mahidol University International College
Course Title Topics in Comparative Literature
C: Drama
3. Number of Credits
4 (4-0) (Lecture/Lab)
4. Prerequisite (s)
ICCM 106 or ICCM 112 or the equivalent
5. Type of Course
Elective for both English minors
6. Trimester/Academic Year
Trimester II , every year
7. Course Description
Examination of historical perspectives, movements, forms and major playwrights
from different cultures, languages and historical periods.
8. Course Objective (s)
1. to explore the rich diversity of modern drama by male and female authors from
a variety of cultures;
2. to analyze such formal aspects of drama historical such as perspective and
influences, movements in contemporary drama, and dramatic form
3. to be able to identify and discuss drama conventions and concerns within
context;
4. to be able to develop and sustain a valid literary research paper;
5. to be able to identify and evaluate drama from different perspectives.
9. Course Outline
Week
Topic
Lecture
Instructor
Hour
Assigned Section
Instructor
1
Introduction to the History of Modern Theater
4
2
Rise of Realism:
Strindberg, The Father
4
3
Realism:
Strindberg, The Father
4
“
4
Experimentation in Realism:
O’Neill, The Hairy Ape
4
“
5
Experimentation in Realism:
O’Neill, The Hairy Ape
4
“
6
Epic Theater:
Brecht, Mother Courage
4
“
7
Epic Theater:
Brecht, Mother Courage
4
“
8
Theater of the Absurd:
Becket, Waiting for Godot
4
“
Theater of the Absurd:
Becket, Waiting for Godot
4
“
9
“
10
Theater of the Absurd:
Ionesco, Rhinoceros
4
“
11
Presentations and Exam Revision
4
“
Total
44
NB: Instructor reserves the right to change topics when appropriate.
10. Teaching Method (s)
Lectures, discussion, tutorials, writing workshops, dramatic readings, role modeling
11. Teaching Media
Transparencies, handouts, film
12. Measurement and evaluation of student achievement
MUIC standard grading criteria: 90% and above is grade A
13. Course evaluation
Response Journal (5 entries)
Essay 1 (3-5 pages)
Presentation (5-10 minutes)
Research Analysis (5-6 pages)
Final Exam (textual analysis)
Participation
20%
20%
10%
20%
20%
10%
14. Reference (s)
Liliane Atlan, 1984, Theater Pieces: An Anthology, Volume I.
Rosenblatt, Louise M. Literature as Exploration. 1965. Noble and Noble, New York.
15. Instructor (s)
Alex Korff
16. Course Coordinator
Charles Windish