Position: Part Time Senior Lecturer in Drama
Tel: 0121 476 1181 (Ext. 2264)
Email: K.Katafiasz@newman.ac.uk
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Biography
Education: BA (Hons) English and Politics University of York 1983, MPhil Playwriting Studies University of Birmingham 1998, PhD Reading University submission September 2010.
Employment: Various Birmingham secondary schools, South Birmingham College of FE, Newman University College since 1997
Research Interests
- Lacan’s ‘Graph of desire’ and understanding the psycho-semiotic implications of using Lacan’s registers in performance.
- Applying insights from Lacan’s graph to Edward Bond’s new dramaturgy and recent plays.
- Positioning Trauma Theory in relation to the Graph of Desire and contemporary theatre.
- Trauma Theory and Aesthetics.
Teaching
Module leader for:
- DR 406: Modern Drama
- DR 501: Post-Modern Drama
- DR 508: Drama in Education
I also contribute sessions to:
- DR 401: Greek Drama
- CA 401: Arts Media and British Culture
- PL 501: Work Placement in Creative Arts
- DR 650: Dissertation
