THS2000 Introduction to History and Theory of Drama 2

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

SYNOPSIS

The study of the performance event, and of dramatic texts and theatre theories, provides insights into human experience. This course provides students with an introductory overview of some of the major plays, theories and historical features of the 20th century. Texts will be drawn mostly from European performance traditions. Continuing on from Introduction to the History and Theory of Drama 1, this course will develop students' ability to formulate and present academic arguments about drama.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students will have achieved:

1. an understanding of the way in which drama functions within theatre and modern society;
2. a knowledge of specific dramatic and theoretical texts from the Western and non-western traditions of theatre in the modern age;
3. a satisfactory achievement in the application of the fundamental principles of scholarly method as they apply to the drama;
4. an introduction to critical awareness of dramatic texts.

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

THS 2000 Selected Readings and Study Book, DEC, USQ

Other texts as recommended by lecturer.

Nowra, L 1989, The Golden Age, 2nd edn, Currency Press, Sydney.

Worthen, WB (ed) 2004, The Wadsworth anthology of drama, 4th edn, Thomson Wadsworth, Boston, Mass.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Bate, WJ ed 1970, Criticism: the major texts, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, San Diego.
(Enlarged edition)

Berthold, M 1991, A history of world theatre, Continuum, New York.

Brockett, O 1999, History of the theatre, 8th edn, Allyn and Bacon Inc, Boston.

Dukore, BF 1974, Dramatic theory and criticism: Greeks to Grotowski, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York.

Harwood, R 1984, All the world's a stage, Little Brown and Co, Boston.

Kernodle, GR 1967, Invitation to the theatre, Harcourt Brace and World Inc, New York.

Pavis, P 1996, The intercultural performance reader, Routledge, New York.

Styan, JL 1981, Modern drama in theory and practice, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
(3 volumes)

Suzuki, T 1986, The way of acting, Theatre Communications Group, New York.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Quizzes are ongoing throughout the semester. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1 and 2.

2.

This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2 and 3.

3.

This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2 and 3.

4.

Students will be advised of the official examination date after the timetable has been finalised. Students must obtain at least a pass grade in the exam to pass the course overall. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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. For this course, normal class attendance consists of one 2 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial per week.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   The exam for this course is a RESTRICTED examination, and the only materials that candidates may use are writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination.) Students whose first language is not English may take an appropriate unmarked non-electronic translation dictionary (but not technical dictionary) into the examination. Dictionaries with any handwritten notes will not be permitted. Translation dictionaries will be subject to perusal and may be removed from the candidate's possession until appropriate disciplinary action is completed if found to contain material that could give the candidate an unfair advantage.
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

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 27 May 2008.