Modern Drama and the English Language Stage

Course tutor: Ioana Mohor-Ivan

Evaluation Requirements

Choose 4 texts from the “Sample Texts” provided in the attached folder. Make sure that each text
corresponds to a different theatrical development impinging upon the course of Modern English-
language drama, namely:

a) Realism/Naturalism,
b) Symbolism,
c) Expressionism,
d) Epic Theatre,

A. Write a paragraph in which you explain your choice of texts. (1 p.)

B. For each text write a four paragraph analysis in which you:

a) overview the text (0.5 p.)

b) argument its relevance to the broader theatrical trend (0.5 p.)
c) argument its relevance to its author’s work (0.5 p.)
d) exemplify your argument with textual evidence from the excerpt under focus (0.5 p.)

The assignments will be sent via e-mail to Ioana_mohor@yahoo.com.

Deadline: 31th May 2018.

Sample Texts