Selected Aspects of Drama Field of study: English Studies: Literature and Culture
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025

Module name: Selected Aspects of Drama
Module code: W1-ELS1-ID-4
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the fundamentals of drama, theatre and other performance arts within their historical, socio-political and cultural contexts. The course will examine both seminal plays in English and other dramatic texts that illustrate the interplay between the world of theatre and wider spheres of life such as the visual arts, politics or contemporary social challenges.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is aware of the social dimensions of drama and other performance forms and their relevance to contemporary social and civilizational challenges [K01]
 EL_K03 [2/5] EL_K04 [2/5]
identifies and interprets dramaturgical strategies — such as scene composition, conflict, and dialogue — and translate them into broader conclusions about the play’s ideas and values [U01]
 EL_U03 [2/5] EL_U04 [3/5]
identifies basic methods of critical analysis and of interpretation of dramatic texts; uses those methods to analyze selected dramas in the context of historical events and social and cultural transformations [U02]
 EL_U03 [2/5] EL_U04 [3/5] EL_U05 [2/5]
articulates independent, evidence-based judgements in spoken and written form in English, assessing both canonical works and marginalised voices within the Anglophone dramatic tradition [U03]
 EL_U04 [3/5] EL_U06 [2/5] EL_U08 [2/5]
nows and understands selected concepts and theories concerning drama and other performance forms [W01]
 EL_W01 [1/5] EL_W02 [3/5] EL_W03 [2/5]
is familiar with the basic English terminology in the area of drama and theater studies [W02]
 EL_W02 [2/5] EL_W03 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03 W02
lecture [W] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K01 U02 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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