METATHEATRE
DRA4MET
Not currently offered
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject examines a transhistorical range of metatheatrical texts. From plays-within-plays to more creative examples of theatre demonstrating itself, the subject considers the relationship of art to life and vice versa
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Rob Conkie
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Enrolment in AHA or AHCA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: If not enrolled in AHA or AHCA with a major in Theatre and Drama, students require the approval of the subject co-ordinator.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Present a theorised outline of your thesis / project to the research group and field subsequent questions
- Activities:
- Participate in the "Theatre Think Tank"; engage with theoretical concepts; articulate critical thinking verbally and in writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Present initial comparative analysis of dramatic texts and then discuss overlapping issues with other presentations.
- Activities:
- Comparative analysis; reflective thinking; discussion and debate
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Write an essay on a particular issue of metatheatricality
- Activities:
- Research and writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)