Module Details

Module Code: DRAM6009
Title: Theatre History & Text 1
Long Title: Theatre History & Text 1
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2122 - Drama
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module reviews key theatrical developments and texts from Greek to Medieval theatre. The socio-cultural influences of prominent playwrights are examined.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline theatre history from Greek to Medieval theatre
LO2 Analyse a text in terms of historical events and cultural background
LO3 Identify elements of performance styles and staging conditions from Greek, Roman and Medieval theatre
LO4 Apply this knowledge in performance of text extracts, where appropriate
LO5 Construct and present information in oral and written form
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.
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Co-requisite Modules
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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.
None
 
Indicative Content
Theatre History
Review of major theatrical developments and works from the period. Examination of dramatic texts within cultural context. Consideration of the relevance of these works for contemporary theatre.
Performance
Through performance of short extracts, learners demonstrate an understanding of both the texts they have studied and their original staging conditions.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
An essay that demonstrates knowledge of course work.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
A presentation on an aspect of Greek, Roman or medieval theatre.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of student participation in and contribution to in-class activities
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
Lecture Contact Overview of theatre history Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Reading, discussing and performing texts; presentation and essay writing skills Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading and researching individually and within groups Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brockett, Oscar G. and Hildy, Franklin J.. (2012), History of the Theatre, 11th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780205825462].
  • Euripides. McLeish, Kenneth (trans.). (1994), Medea, Nick Hern, 1994, [ISBN: 9781854591647].
  • Heaney, Seamus. (2005), The Burial at Thebes: Sophocles' Antigone, Faber and Faber, [ISBN: 9780571223626].
  • Sophocles. Bagg, Robert (trans.). (2012), The Oedipus Cycle: A New Translation, Harper Perennial, [ISBN: 9780062119995].
  • Sophocles. Whitelaw, Robert (trans.). (2016), The Oedipus Trilogy: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone, Create Space, [ISBN: 9781539010074].
  • Worthen, W.B.. (2011), The Wadsworth Anthology of Drama, 6th. Cengage Learning, p.1728, [ISBN: 9781428288140].
  • Zarilli. Phillip B. et al. (2010), Theatre Histories: An Introduction, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415462242].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Aristotle. Kenny, Anthony (trans.). (2013), Poetics, OUP, [ISBN: 9780199608362].
  • Beadle, Richard. (2008), The Cambridge Companion to Medieval Theatre, CUP, [ISBN: 9780521682541].
  • Dillon, John and Wilmar, S.E.. (2005), Rebel Women: Staging Ancient Greek Drama Today, Methuen, [ISBN: 9780413775504].
  • Duffy, Carol Ann. (2015), Everyman, Faber and Faber, [ISBN: 9780571326884].
  • Godfrey, Jeanne. (2013), How to Use Your Reading in Your Essays, 2nd. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137299819].
  • Goldhill, Simon. (2007), How to Stage Greek Tragedy Today, University of Chicago Press, [ISBN: 9780226301280].
  • Goldhill, Simon. (2008), Reading Greek Tragedy, CUP, [ISBN: 9780521315791].
  • Greetham, Bryan. (2013), How to Write Better Essays, 3rd. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137293282].
  • Hall, Edith. (2010), Greek Tragedy: Suffering Under the Sun, OUP, [ISBN: 9780199232512].
  • Ley, Graham. (2006), A Short Introduction to the Ancient Greek Theatre, University of Chicago Press, [ISBN: 9780226477602].
  • McDonald, Marianne and Walton, J. Michael. (2002), Amid Our Troubles: Irish Versions of Greek Tragedy, Methuen, [ISBN: 9780413771421].
  • McDonald, Marianne and Walton, Michael (eds.). (2007), The Cambridge Companion to Greek and Roman Theatre, CUP, [ISBN: 9780521542340].
  • Modern Languages Association. (2016), MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 8th. Modern Languages Association, [ISBN: 9781603292627].
  • Nagler, A.M.. (1952), A Source Book in Theatrical History, Dover Publications, [ISBN: 9780486205151].
  • Poole, Adrian. (2005), Tragedy: A Very Short Introduction, OUP, [ISBN: 9780192802354].
  • Soles, Derek. (2005), The Academic Essay: How to Plan, Draft, Revise, and Write Essays, 2nd. Studymates, [ISBN: 9781842850657].
  • Van Emden, Joan and Becker, Lucinda. (2010), Presentation Skills for Students, 2nd. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780230243040].
  • Wickham, Glynne. (1987), The Medieval Theatre, CUP, [ISBN: 9780521312486].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 1 Mandatory