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Drama: A Special Study Question Paper

Drama: A Special Study

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Literature

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ALT 308: DRAMA: A SPECIAL STUDY
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 1ST DECEMBER 2010
TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS.

Question one is compulsory

1.
By analysing at least two plays you have discussed in this course demonstrate how African art forms are prevalent in African drama. (26 marks)
2.
It is possible to be absurd yet serious? Give a position on this statement paying attention to the concept of ?text and context?. Base your argument on Athol Fugard?s Blood Knot. (22 marks)
3.
By paying attention to the concept of intertextuality, discuss why you think Ola Rotimi's adaptation of The God's Are Not To Blame from Sophocles play Oedipus Rex loses or does not lose its privilege as Africa drama. (22 marks)
4.
Using classical Marxist criticism analyse Ngugi wa Thiong'o I Will Marry When I Want. (22 marks)
5.
Which themes, unique to Africa, does Joe de?Graft address in Muntu. (-22 marks)
6.
What social issues does John Ruganda critique in his play The Burdens. (22 marks)
7.
What structural and stylistic strategies does Wole Soyinka employ to make Kongi's Harvest a lively experience to engage in. (22 marks)