UEW/TAR 241

UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION 2007/08 TAR 241 PLAY ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION I (B.Ed. II - MUSIC) Style: Use of language; literary and poetic devices, etc.  Reading List:  TAR 243 PRODUCTION PARTICIPATION (B.Ed II - MUSIC) Varied assignments and roles in productions directed by either a member of Faculty or colleague student, to enable student to develop discipline and sound working attitude to practical Theatre. SANDY ARKHURST (Course Leader)
 * 1) Analysis & Interpretation - Meaning and Implications.
 * 2) The process of analysis - principles and methods.
 * 3) Interpretation: Principles, purpose, effect.
 * 4) The elements of 'Theme'. Defination, Significance; types, discerning themes; major, Minor, implied themes; Textual references for discussion.
 * 5) Setting: Definition; significance to the dramatic action; Characterization, theme, etc.
 * 6) Plot: Definition; implication and significance; types of plot. Examination of play-texts for plot and structure.
 * 7) Other elements of Analysis: Characterization, Form (Dramatic), Dramatic devices: conflict, ironies, suspense, fore-shadow, symbolism, tragic and comic effects, etc.
 * 1) Edufa - Efua Sutherland
 * 2) The Marriage of Anansewa - Efua Sutherland
 * 3) The Gods are not to blame - Ola Rotimi
 * 4) Dilemma of a Ghost - Ama Ata Aidoo
 * 5) Waiting for Lefty
 * 6) A Doctor In spite of Himself - Moldier
 * 7) Song of a Goat - J. Pepper Clarke