This course will examine the development of Drama both broadly historically and as a field of study. Using dramatic texts and critical readings from the Western Theatrical Tradition, beginning with Ancient Greece, students will investigate the ways in which Drama and its scholarship have developed and changed throughout history. Students will engage in an in-depth analysis of the contributions made by key dramatic practitioners and critics and will explore ways in which their own scholarship can contribute to Drama as a discipline.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Identify and critically analyse key ideas and practices in the history of the Western theatrical tradition
- Articulate orally and in writing an understanding of these key ideas and practices
- Identify and critically analyse key ideas and developments in Drama as a discipline of critical study
- Articulate orally and in writing an understanding of these key ideas and practices
- Articulate orally and in writing an understanding of the relationship between drama scholarship and practice, and how their own scholarship may contribute to the field
- Demonstrate an understanding of how theatre texts work in a physical space
- Facilitate group discussions and demonstrations of the ideas discussed in lectures and critical readings
Indicative Assessment
Essay, 2000 word (25%) [Learning Outcomes [1, 2, 3, 4]Reflective Workshop Journal, 2000 words, (25%) [Learning Outcomes 2, 4, 5]
Dramaturgical exercise, 20-30 minutes duration, in which students, in groups, will lead the class in the analysis and physical exploration of an allocated text during workshop sessions (30%) [Learning Outcomes 6 & 7]
Final Examination 2 hours duration (20%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 36 hours of contact: 12 hours of lectures and 24 hours of workshop and workshop-like activities.
b) 94 hours of independent and group student research, reading and writing
Assumed Knowledge
A first year English course is recommended. May also be suitable for students in the following areas: Film, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Anthropology, Philosophy and Law.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 12
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $3180 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4890 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4213 | 22 Feb 2021 | 01 Mar 2021 | 31 Mar 2021 | 28 May 2021 | In Person | View |
