Goals and Aims of the Course:
- To provide an in-depth analysis of the play "Inspector Calls" by J.B. Priestley
- To enhance the student's critical thinking and analytical skills
- To help students develop their writing and communication skills
- To introduce students to the social, cultural and historical context of the play
Lesson Plan:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Inspector Calls
- Understanding the background and context of the play
- Analysis of the characters and settings
- Writing a character analysis essay
Lesson 2: The role of the Inspector
- Analysis of the Inspector's character
- Understanding his role in the play
- Writing a critical analysis essay
Lesson 3: Themes in Inspector Calls
- Analysis of the main themes in the play
- Discussion on how they relate to the social and cultural context
- Writing a comparative essay on two themes in the play
Lesson 4: Symbolism and Imagery in Inspector Calls
- Study of the symbolism and imagery in the play
- Understanding how they add layers of meaning to the text
- Writing a descriptive essay on the use of symbolism in the play
Lesson 5: The structure of Inspector Calls
- Analysis of the structure of the play
- Understanding its significance
- Writing an essay on the structure of the play
Lesson 6: The language used in Inspector Calls
- Analysis of the key literary devices used in the play
- Discussion on what effect these devices have on the reader
- Writing a literary analysis essay on the use of language in the play
Lesson 7: Gender and power in Inspector Calls
- Analysis of the portrayal of gender and power in the play
- Discussion on how they relate to the social and cultural context
- Writing a persuasive essay on the representation of power in the play
Lesson 8: Responsibility and accountability in Inspector Calls
- Analysis of the theme of responsibility and accountability in the play
- Understanding its relevance in today's society
- Writing a reflective essay on the theme of responsibility
Lesson 9: Morality and ethics in Inspector Calls
- Analysis of the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters
- Discussion on the relevance of these dilemmas today
- Writing an argumentative essay on the morality of the play
Lesson 10: The ending of Inspector Calls
- Analysis of the ending of the play
- Understanding its significance
- Writing an essay on the ending of the play
Lesson 11: Comparison with other texts
- Comparison of Inspector Calls with other plays from the same period
- Discussion on how they reflect the social and cultural context of the time
- Writing a comparative essay on two plays
Lesson 12: Cultural and historical context of Inspector Calls
- Understanding the cultural and historical context of the play
- Discussion on the relevance of the context today
- Writing a personal response essay on the cultural and historical context
Lesson 13: Reception and criticism of Inspector Calls
- Analysis of the critical reception of the play
- Understanding the different interpretations of the play
- Writing a critical analysis essay on the reception of the play
Lesson 14: Adaptations and interpretations of Inspector Calls
- Study of different adaptations and interpretations of the play
- Understanding how different interpretations can affect the text
- Writing a review of an adaptation of the play
Lesson 15: Final assessment
- Exam preparation
- Writing a final essay on Inspector Calls
- Peer review and feedback
Conclusion:
At the end of the course, students will have gained an in-depth understanding of the play "Inspector Calls" and its significance in literature. They will have enhanced their analytical and critical thinking skills, whilst developing their writing and communication skills. Additionally, students will have a better understanding of the social, cultural and historical context of the play, and its relevance in today's society.