| Title: | Theatre History & Text 3 |
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| Long Title: | Theatre History & Text 3 |
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Deirdre Collins |
| Module Description: |
This module reviews key texts from the 17th to the early 20th century. The work of prominent playwrights is examined in its socio-cultural context. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
outline theatre history from the 17th century to the early 20th century |
| LO2 |
analyse a text in terms of historical events and cultural background |
| LO3 |
identify elements of performance styles of specific texts from the 17th century to the early 20th century |
| LO4 |
apply acquired historical and socio-cultural knowledge in performance articulation of text extracts |
| LO5 |
structure and present insightful information in oral and written form |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| 13113 |
DRAM6010 |
Theatre History & Text 2 |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Theatre History
Review of major works from the 17th century to early 20th century. Major playwrights from Spain, France and England are included. Examination of playwrights within cultural context.
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Performance
Through performance of short extracts, learners demonstrate an understanding of both the texts they have studied and their original staging conditions.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 70.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 30.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Essay |
Researching an aspect of theatre history from the 17th century to the early 20th century |
1,2,3 |
30.0 |
Week 10 |
| Presentation |
Demonstration of a specific historical performance style |
3,4 |
30.0 |
Every Week |
| Other |
Continuous Assessment: Ongoing contribution to and participation in class discussion and debate |
1,2,3,4 |
10.0 |
n/a |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,5 |
30.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Theatre History from the 17th century to the early 20th century |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Tutorial |
Reading and performing within a particular style |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Reading and researching individually and within group |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Brockett, Oscar, and Hildy, Franklin, J. 2011, History of the Theatre, 11th Ed Ed., Pearson [ISBN: 9780205]
- Callow, Simon and Atiken, Maria 1991, Acting in Restoration Comedy, Applause Acting Series [ISBN: 1557831]
- Lawrence, Robert, G. 1992, Restoration Plays, Everyman Paperbacks [ISBN: 04608706]
- Worthen, W. B. 2011, The Wadsworth Anthology of Drama, 6th Ed Ed., Cengage Learning [ISBN: 9781428288140]
- Salgado, Gamini, 2005, Three Restoration Comedies: The Man of Mode, The Country Wife, Love for Love,, Penguine Classics [ISBN: 9780140430271]
- Zarilli, Phillip, B. , 2nd 2010, Theatre Histories: An Introduction, 2nd Ed. Ed., Rutledge [ISBN: ISBN:978041]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Donohue, Joseph 2015, The Cambridge History of British Theatre: Vol 2, Cambridge University Press [ISBN: 1107497086]
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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- Lewcock, Dawn 2006, Converse with the Audience in Restoration Theatre, Particip@tions, Volume 3, Issue 1
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