On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
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Define the 3 unities which are central to classical theatre.
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Describe the plot, structure and character development of the plays selected for study.
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Discuss the position of women in ancien régime society in France.
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Identify and examine the comic techniques employed by the playwrights selected for study.
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Compare and contrast the plays selected for study in terms of themes and humour.
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Demonstrate awareness of a range of critical interpretations of the plays selected for study and defend or challenge them.
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Offer your own personal insights into the plays selected for study.