Interested in theatre, social justice, and the social history of Ireland? If so, then you’re in the right place. In this FSEM, students will learn about theatre and the political environment in Ireland by looking at key moments in the 20th century and their relationship to the plays that were written at the time. Students will read plays by Irish playwrights and use the historical context discussed in class lectures to examine how the text fits into the political climate. We’ll see how some playwrights worked for social reform, while some sought to change opinions and others simply sought to get conversations started. This class will encourage each student to form their individual ideas based upon a synthesis of their individual research and their personal worldviews.