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ENG608 — Contemporary Drama

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Course Overview

ENG608 3 Credits L:3 T:0 P:0 Open Minor
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This course introduces key terms associated with contemporary drama and examines socio-political issues, thematic concerns, stylistic and narrative techniques, motifs, and symbols in selected literary works. The prescribed works include Top Girls, Mother Courage and Her Children, Final Solutions, A Streetcar Named Desire, and The Piano Lesson.

Study Units

Unit 1

Literary Terms Pertaining to Drama

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 2

Caryl Churchill: Top Girls

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 3

Bertolt Brecht: Mother Courage and Her Children

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 4

Mahesh Dattani: Final Solutions

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 5

Tennessee Williams: A Streetcar Named Desire

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 6

August Wilson: The Piano Lesson

Notes MCQ Subjective

Continuous Assessment

3 components

Best 2 of 3 CAs will be considered for evaluation.
Assignment - Research Paper Writing 50%

The CA1 assessment will cover Unit I and Unit II. The subject teacher will assign specific topics to students. Each student is required to either write a research paper or book chapter/create a graphical interpretation of a literary work. The assignment carries a total of 30 marks—15 marks will be awarded for the written component, and 15 marks for publication.

Week 3 / 4

Rubric
Students will learn about the significance of contemporary short story writing and its relevance and application.

Presentation - Individual 50%

CA2 will focus on Unit 3 and Unit 4. Students are required to deliver presentations on contemporary issues related to drama.

Week 8 / 9

Rubric
Students will learn about presentation skills about contemporary issues in drama.

Test 50%

The revised CA category for courses currently being offered under A0202 will now be A0203 and similarly for CA category A0303 the updated CA category will now be A0304 and so on. The additional CA will be conducted only in the form of a Test. Subjective test covering syllabus from CA-1 and CA-2.

Week 12 / 13

Rubric
Students overall understanding of the paper is comprehensively tested

Exams & Practice

Mid Term Examination

Mid-semester comprehensive evaluation

20%

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

50%

Type: Examination

ENG608 - FAQs

How many units are in ENG608?

ENG608 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for ENG608?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for ENG608 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.