Course code: ENG3CJ201

Course title : Drama: Exploring the Literary and Performative Elements 

Type of course: Major

Semester: Third

Course Summary: The course is envisaged to develop an understanding of drama, along 

with its aesthetics and performance aspects. The learners will be able to 

understand the history of drama and different genres with in it (eastern 

and western). They will be able to appreciate the social, cultural and 

historical dimensions of drama and theatre

Course Outcome: 

CO1- Analyze and interpret significant works of 

drama and literature from various historical 

periods and cultural contexts. 

CO2 -Apply close reading and textual analysis 

techniques to identify literary devices, 

narrative structures, and dramatic 

conventions employed by playwrights and 

authors.

CO3- Examine the interplay between drama and 

literature, exploring how theatrical elements such as dialogue,character, setting, and 

plot.

CO4- Critically evaluate the relationship between 

dramatic adaptation and literary source material.

C05- Synthesize theoretical concepts, critical 

frameworks, and practical insights gained 

throughout the course to produce original 

scholarship, creative projects, or 

performance-based analysis that contribute to ongoing conversations within the fields of Drama and Literary Studies

C06 -Analyze representations of identity, gender, race, class, and power dynamics in dramatic and literary texts.