SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE

DRA2SIP

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The Subject is divided into three parts: 1) an exploration of early modern theatre practice; 2) a consideration of five early modern plays in terms of the subversion / containment debate; 3) a focus on different types of contemporary Shakespeare in production.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Rob Conkie

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: 30 credit points of first year Drama and Theatre subjects or coordinator's approval.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: DRA3SIP

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsComplete worksPrescribedShakespeare, W. 1998OXFORD SHAKESPEAR
ReadingsThe Duchess of MalfiPrescribedWebster, J. 1976MACHESTER UNIVERSITY PRESS
ReadingsThe complete playsPrescribedMarlowe, C. Edited by Russell, J. 1969PENGUIN

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rob Conkie

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Essay (2000 words)50
Performance (equivalent to 1000 words)25
Research Forum (introductory statement and 30 minute discussion - equivalent to 1000 words)25