THS 1000 Introduction to History and Theory of Drama 1

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SYNOPSIS:

This course provides students with an introductory overview of some of the major plays, and socio-historical features of drama in performance from ancient Greece to the Renaissance. Texts will be drawn from both the Eastern and Western theatrical performance traditions. The course will also provide students with some contemporary approaches to the study of performance, and will include a special study of the fundamental techniques of debate and scholarship in drama.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will have:

1. an understanding of the way in which drama functions within theatre and society;
2. a knowledge of specific dramatic and theoretical texts from various traditions of world theatre up until the 17th Century;
3. an ability to recognise and analyse the processes which make up the performance event;
4. an understanding of the fundamental principles of scholarly method as it applies to the drama.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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THS 1000 External Study Book and Selected Readings, DEC, USQ.

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Students will be advised of the exact examination date when the timetable has been finalised.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   In order to pass the course overall, students must satisfactorily complete all assessment items, and achieve a grade of not less than 40% in the examination.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of a passing grade, students must demonstrate, via the summative assessment items, that they have achieved the required minimum standards in relation to the objectives of the course by: (i) satisfactorily completing the examination and assignments; and (ii) obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment items.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   The exam for this course is a CLOSED EXAMINATION, and candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any deferred or supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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