Approaching plays

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Approaching plays provided by OpenLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 15 hours worth of material. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from OpenLearn. The course is taught in Englishand is Free Certificate. Visit the course page at OpenLearn for detailed price information.

Overview
  • Do you want to get more out of drama? This free course, Approaching plays, is designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary plays. You will learn about ...

Syllabus
    • Introduction
    • Learning outcomes
    • 1 Approaching plays
    • 1 Approaching plays
    • 2 Dialogue
    • 2 Dialogue
    • 3 Stage directions
    • 3 Stage directions
    • 4 Blank verse
    • 4 Blank verse
    • 5 Play structure
    • 5 Play structure
    • 6 From text to performance
    • 6 From text to performance
    • 6.1 Performance and production
    • 6.2 Performance and reception
    • 6.3 Performance spaces
    • 7 Dramatic conventions
    • 7 Dramatic conventions
    • 7.1 Soliloquy
    • 7.2 Asides
    • 7.3 Masks and disguises
    • 7.4 Doubling
    • Conclusion
    • Glossary
    • References
    • Further reading
    • Acknowledgements