| UNIT TITLE |
Dramatic Literature 1 |
| UNIT CODE |
MTH1011 |
| CREDIT POINTS |
10 |
| FULL YEAR UNIT |
Yes |
| MODE OF DELIVERY |
On-campus
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This version of the unit will be offered from 7/1/2013 |
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DESCRIPTION
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The unit introduces the student to the methods involved in analysis and interpretation of the text involved in the presentation of drama.
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| LEARNING OUTCOMES |
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- show an understanding of standard theatre terminology;
- research and increase language skills via texts and videos;
- show an understanding of the basic elements of text analysis such as research, scene action and intention, structure, writing/playing styles (naturalistic and non-naturalistic) and symbolism; and
- show an ability to make a general analysis of full-length plays and make judgements as to their continuing effectiveness.
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| UNIT CONTENT |
SEMESTER ONE - A general introduction to the terminology and language of theatre and its application in written and spoken forms:
"Overview" study of full-length plays:- research (the author, date of writing, date of the play's setting, historic and social backgrounds, art and literature reviews and essays); themes and conclusions; action and intention; structure; contribution of the characters; the style of the writing (naturalism, non-naturalism); and symbolism. A range of plays will be looked at, including Australian realism, non-realism and absurdism, et al.
SEMESTER TWO - Continued study of a range of plays as well as detailed scene analysis. |
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| TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESSES |
Lectures and workshops
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| GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES |
The following graduate attributes will be developed in this unit:
• Critical appraisal skills
• Ability to generate ideas
• Cross-cultural and international outlook
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| ASSESSMENT |
| Grading Schema 4 |
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| 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 Board of Examiners. |
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On-Campus Assessment
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Test
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Written assignment (Semester One)
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Pass / Fail
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Test
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Practical assessment of text analysis skills (Semester One)
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Pass / Fail
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Test
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Written assignment (Semester Two)
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Pass / Fail
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Test
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Practical assessment of text analysis skills (Semester Two)
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Pass / Fail
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PASS/ FAIL
Students need to achieve a PASS grading for both written and practical assessments to pass the unit.
To satisfy the requirements of this unit, students must attend at least 80% of the scheduled classes. |
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| TEXTS |
| Nil |
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| SIGNIFICANT REFERENCES |
| Berry, C. (1993). The actor and his text. London: Virgin. |
| Esslin, M. Pinter: A study of his plays. London: Eyre, Methuen. |
| Fitzpatrick, P. After the doll. Edward Arnold. |
| Holloway, P. (1987). Contemporary Australian dama. Currency Press. |
| Miller, J. (1986). Subsequent performance. London: Faber & Faber. |
| Rees, L. (1978). A history of Australian drama. Angus & Robertson. |
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| 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, Graduate Attributes 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 Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: |
| http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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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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