dra2sip shakespeare in performance

SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE

DRA2SIP

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The Subject is divided into three parts: 1) an exploration of early modern theatre practice; 2) Textual study of five early modern plays ; 3) a focus on different types of contemporary Shakespeare in production.

SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorRob Conkie

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites 15 credit points of first year Drama and Theatre subjects or coordinator's approval.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects DRA3SIP

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/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

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Analyse texts and contexts to write a critical essay

Activities:
Secondary research; essay
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)

02. Deliver an oral comparative analysis of selected Shakespearean performances

Activities:
Research Forum
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Speaking(Speaking)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

03. Research into the practices of the early modern theatre

Activities:
Workshop classes; secondary research
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)

04. Work in teams to create short Shakespearean performances

Activities:
Performance
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRob Conkie

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Essay (1500 words)4001, 02, 03
Performance (equivalent to 1250 words)3501
Classroom exercises (equivalent to 1000 words)2502, 04