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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Dramatic Literature 2

  • Unit Code

    MTH2111

  • Year

    2021

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     Y

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Crispin TAYLOR

Description

The unit introduces the student to the methods involved in the analysis and interpretation of non-naturalistic theatre text.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply research to increase language skills and broaden knowledge via texts and video/DVDs.
  2. Show an understanding of a range of non-naturalistic theatre texts (e.g., Brecht, Beckett), and the ability to realise this in performance.
  3. Show an understanding of the form and detail of verse drama, and the ability to realise this in performance.
  4. Use appropriate language and terminology for each style.

Unit Content

  1. Semester Four Conclusion of the Shakespeare studies. A study of a range of non-naturalistic texts and devices such as allegory, symbolism and alienation (e.g., Brecht, Beckett).
  2. Semester Three A study of Shakespearean text - using as a basis the John Barton TV series and book "Playing Shakespeare" - covering traditions of performance, the structure of blank verse, prose, set speeches and soliloquies, poetry and hidden poetry, and character. A particular Shakespeare text will be selected for examination. Focus will be placed on the use of language and appropriate terminology and its delivery in performance.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Full YearNot Offered24 x 1.5 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentWritten assignment Semester One30%
TestPractical assessment of text analysis skills Semester One20%
AssignmentWritten assignment Semester Two25%
TestPractical assessment of text analysis skills Semester Two25%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Dramatic Literature 2

  • Unit Code

    MTH2111

  • Year

    2021

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    3

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Crispin TAYLOR

Description

This unit uses select dramatic texts and study of their original socio-political contexts to frame the critical investigation of music theatre forms, texts and practice.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Describe and account for the primary characteristics and forms of Shakespearean theatre.
  2. Evaluate examples of theatrical performance against key historical, social, political and cultural movements.
  3. Discuss contemporary issues in music theatre.
  4. Construct and defend an argument in writing.
  5. Select and critically analyse information from a range of academic and other sources.

Unit Content

  1. Shakespearean texts and devices.
  2. Post-Shakespearean texts and devices.
  3. Music theatre as political and social commentary.
  4. Contemporary issues in music theatre.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars and workshops, group discussion, examination of written texts, self-directed library activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Group PresentationGroup Presentation: Shakespeare30%
ReviewReview of theatrical presentation.20%
EssayEssay: Contemporary issues in music theatre.50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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