The Irish Theater

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

In this course, we will read a wide range of plays presented on the Irish stage from the 18th century to the present. We will explore themes such as nationalism, gender and the changing representations of "Irishness," paying particular attention to connections to Irish history. Playwrights include Charles Macklin, Dion Boucicault, Oscar Wilde, John Synge, William Butler Yeats, Brien Friel and Martin McDonagh. Class participation will be of great importance as we will not only be discussing and interpreting the plays but also staging our own performances.