Module Details

Module Code: DRAM8035
Title: Theatre Thesis 2
Long Title: Theatre Thesis 2
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2122 - Drama
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module allows the learner to realise and develop the independent research planned and prepared in module DRAM8034 Theatre Thesis 1, culminating in the submission of a thesis.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 apply critical thinking to aspects of the chosen topic
LO2 plan, manage and complete an extended piece of research
LO3 construct and develop a complex argument
LO4 demonstrate a detailed understanding of a chosen area of research
LO5 present research findings in a standard scholarly dissertation, using appropriate academic formatting, referencing and style of writing
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Successful completion of DRAM8034 Theatre Thesis 1 or equivalent
 
Indicative Content
Draft Outline
Overview of content and structure of the project
Chapter Drafts
These will be developed under the guidance of a supervisor and submitted regularly for feedback
Thesis
A thesis of approximately 10, 000 words on approved theatre-related topic
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Revised thesis outline
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Drafts of chapters submitted at agreed intervals
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Completed thesis
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact exploration and discussion of relevant research and thesis development; individual feedback session with supervisor Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact independent research; writing, re-drafting and editing of thesis Every Week 6.50 6.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Greetham, Bryan. (2014), How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation, 2nd. Palgrave Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 9781137389763].
  • Gibaldi, Joseph. (2016), MLA Handbook, 8th. Modern Language Association of America, New York, [ISBN: 9781603292627].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Eco, Umberto. (2015), How to Write a Thesis, MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, [ISBN: 9780262527132].
  • Fortier, Mark. (2016), theory/theatre: An Introduction, 3rd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9781138902046].
  • Lipson, Charles. (2005), How to Write a BA Thesis: A Practical Guide from Your Ideas to Finished Paper, 4th. University of Chicago Press, [ISBN: 9780226481265].
  • Nelson, Robert. (2013), Practice as Research in the Arts. Principles, Protocols, Pedagogies, Resistances, Palgrave Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 9781137282903].
  • Ridley, Diana. (2012), The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students, 2nd. Sage Publications, [ISBN: 9781446201435].
  • Schechner, Richard. (2013), Performance Studies, 3rd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415502313].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUTH_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre 8 Elective
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 8 Elective