Instructor, Dr. Emer O'Toole
At the turn of the 21st Century, Ireland experienced an unprecedented economic boom. Prosperity attracted inward migration, and the island rapidly transformed from a homogenous to a multicultural nation. This course will examine the Theatre, Film and TV that arose from this unique and fascinating socio-political situation. We'll deal with issues of race, nation, multiculturalism, postcolonialism and globalization. We’ll analyse – amongst other case studies – the race politics of John Michael McDonagh's action comedy The Guard; representations of Ireland's Travelling Community in the Reality TV Series My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding; and the provocative work of Arambe,
Ireland's first African theatre company.
Classes begin Tuesday, September 8, 2015
More info: cdnirish.fas@concordia.ca or 514-848-2424, ext. 8711