Postgraduate - UnitAPG4421 - Dramatic theory, criticism and research methods

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Centre for Theatre and Performance
Offered	Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Yana Taylor

Notes

Previously coded DTH4000

Synopsis

As for ATS4421

Outcomes

Understanding and integration of major concepts within dramatic theory, history and literature
Appreciation of the qualitative and critical significance of key thinkers within the discipline of theatre and performance studies
Critical tools to interpret and engage with complex ideas about theatre criticism, theory and performance-making
Awareness of diverse research methods and methodology appropriate to arts research, and experience in their practical application
Development of research and writing skills

Assessment

Methods research (1500 words): 20%; Investigation and presentation on an issue (2500 words): 30%; Subjective exercise (1000 words): 15%; Long research paper (4000 words): 35%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Yana Taylor

Workload requirements

2.5 hours per week