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 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 |
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)
Subject options
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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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay (1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
Performance (equivalent to 1250 words) | 35 | 01 | |
Classroom exercises (equivalent to 1000 words) | 25 | 02, 04 |