Descriptif
Theatre of the Absurd was an important cultural feature of the second half of the 20th century. It’s tempting to dismiss the Absurd as synonymous with ridiculous or nonsense. But what is behind the term? Why did this type of theatre come into being and thrive? What societal changes was it responding to?
We shall attempt to answer these questions, by interacting with major texts of this movement. Often criticised as being male-dominated, we shall also move beyond and expand our reading by incorporating texts written by women playwrights.
Finally, given that a number of writers of the Absurd are French, we shall examine the importance of translation in the absurd. And how translation can bring us closer to understanding theatre and, consequently, our times.
Objectifs pédagogiques
Knowledge
Learn the history of the Theatre of Absurde
Read and discover key works and playwrights
Understand how the Absurd functions
Skills
Write and perform an Absurd text
Perform acting and theatre exercises
effectifs minimal / maximal:
10/30Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Littérale/grade européenPour les étudiants du diplôme Diplôme d'Ingénieur de l'Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Max entre les deux notes écrêté à une note seuil)- le rattrapage est obligatoire si :
- Note initiale < 6
- le rattrapage peut être demandé par l'étudiant si :
- 6 ≤ note initiale < 10
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
Le coefficient de l'UE est : 1
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
L'UE est évaluée par les étudiants.
Programme détaillé
Structure of classes
Classes 1-5 will begin with theatre activities. We will then look at the theory and history of the Absurd. Finally, we will look at specific texts and read/act them out.
Class 5: You will be given your written assignment task.
Class 6 will be devoted to acting
Class 7 will be presentation of final performances and feedback.