Black Comedy

Study modules for Topic 6

This online unit explores possible content to assist with teaching Topic 6: Black Comedy of the Stage 6 HSC drama course for students in isolation. It references the course prescriptions of:

  • The Lieutenant of Inishmore, McDonagh, Martin 2006, Methuen, London.
  • The Shape of Things, La Bute, Neil 2002, Faber and Faber, London.

These units are not a standalone tool and other classroom strategies to support your learning of this topic should be explored with your classroom teacher. When completing the relevant unit for your study, it is recommended that you keep in contact and regularly discuss your learning with your teacher. They will provide meaningful feedback and suggestions to continue to enhance and build your knowledge of the text.

This resource has been adapted for online learning from a unit of work written for the DoE by S. Lovesly in 2009.
Image credits
The Shape of things, date accessed 21/05/2020The Lieutenant of Inishmore, date accessed 21/05/2020.