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)

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.
   

Style: Use of language; literary and poetic devices, etc.

Reading List:

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

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)