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DRAM20090

Academic Year 2021/2022

Contemporary British Theatre (DRAM20090)

Subject:
Drama Studies
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
English, Drama & Film
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Emilie Pine
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Contemporary British Theatre. This module will consider contemporary British drama. Seminars will consider each play in its political, social and dramaturgical context, as well as seeking to chart the development of contemporary British theatre. Students will discuss performance issues such as the relationship between text and staging, and reception, as well as considering the plays in terms of in-depth textual analysis. Each week we will read and discuss an individual play.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module, students will:- Have a familiarity with landmark plays in the contemporary British repertoire - Have written critically on two plays- Have written an individual play report - Be aware of historical and theoretical contexts- Be able to think critically about theatre and performance

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

12
Specified Learning Activities

36
Autonomous Student Learning

52
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will undertake independent reading assignments. Classes will be discussion based.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Scene analysis (close reading) of one scene - mid-semester assignment Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

 No
Continuous Assessment: Attendance and contribution, in-class writing exercises Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

15

 No
Essay: 2,000 word essay Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes

65

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

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