Introducing 

Prezi AI.

Your new presentation assistant.

Refine, enhance, and tailor your content, source relevant images, and edit visuals quicker than ever before.

Loading content…
Loading…
Transcript

TP11320 Week 3: Epic Theatre

Seminar questions:

In pairs or groups of three work through the seminar questions and prepare to present your findings to the group (30mins).

  • 1. Identify and explain the key characteristics of Brecht's Epic Theatre
  • 2. Identify Brecht's view on the spectator. How does the Epic Theatre aim to encourage a critical mode of spectating in the theatre?
  • 3. Explain Brecht's Verfremdungseffekt by drawing on examples from Mother Courage and Her Children.
  • 4. What are political and social issues raised in Mother Courage?
  • 5.What is Gestus, and can you find an example thereof in the play?

Recommended further reading:

  • Brecht, Bertholt (2003) Brecht on Art and Politics, London: Methuen
  • Jameson, Fredric (2000) Brecht and Method, London / New York: Verso
  • Leach, Robert (2004) Makers of Modern Theatre: An Introduction, London: Routledge
  • Martin, Carol (2000) Brecht Sourcebook, London / New York: Routledge
  • Reinelt, Janelle (1996) After Brecht: British Epic Theatre, Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press
  • Thomson, Peter and Sacks, Glendyr (2006) The Cambridge Companion to Brecht, 2nd ed., Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
  • Willett, John (1993) Bertholt Brecht Journals, London: Methuen

Outline of session:

  • Discussion of seminar questions
  • Study Skills: good research

Study Skills: Good Research

In pairs or groups of three, draw up resource lists for your essay. Discuss the following (30mins):

1. What motivates your resource choices?

2. What key words do you use in your search for resources?

3. How did you determine the quality of your sources?

Learn more about creating dynamic, engaging presentations with Prezi