Academic Courses in Theatre & Cultural Studies

How do people of one culture represent people of different cultures? How do dramatists portray diversity of race and religion? How should the classic plays of the past be performed in the multicultural societies of today?

This course will examine changing attitudes to diversity from the time of Shakespeare down to current controversies in contemporary theatre. Case studies will be taken mainly from English and French theatre, as well as African and Caribbean theatre in these languages, in order to provide a variety of contexts in which to explore these issues. Texts will be studied in original languages or English translation, according to the needs of each student. Students will have the opportunity to engage in staged readings of relevant texts. They will be encouraged to discuss their own perspectives on diversity in the theatre.

Course leader

Oxford Summer Courses

Target group

18-24s

Course aim

At Oxford Summer Courses we are committed to the best academic experiences and to the personalised learning that has made Oxford a global academic force. We use small group seminars to ensure that you get greater attention than you could elsewhere. On top of that if you're aged 16-17 or 18-24 then you'll receive weekly tutorials from leading academics mirroring the teaching method that makes Oxford a world-renowned university.