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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Complete works | Prescribed | Shakespeare, W. 1998 | OXFORD SHAKESPEAR |
| Readings | The Duchess of Malfi | Prescribed | Webster, J. 1976 | MACHESTER UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | The complete plays | Prescribed | Marlowe, C. Edited by Russell, J. 1969 | PENGUIN |
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 element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | 50 | |
| Performance (equivalent to 1000 words) | 25 | |
| Research Forum (introductory statement and 30 minute discussion - equivalent to 1000 words) | 25 |