| Semester 2, 2021 Toowoomba On-campus | |
| Short Description: | Shakespeare Theatre Then & Now |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Creative Arts |
| Student contribution band : | 2021 Grandfather Funding Cl 2 |
| ASCED code : | 100103 - Drama and Theatre Studies |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Other Requisites
It is strongly suggested that students attempt this course after completing THE1001 and THE1002.
Rationale
The study of dramatic texts provides insights into human experiences of the Renaissance and places these experiences in the context of society. This course examines the drama of Shakespeare and his contemporaries in relation to its historical, socio-political and performative contexts.
Synopsis
This course provides a detailed study of the history, theory, texts and practice of drama and theatre during the Renaissance in England. The course will include a special study of the work of Shakespeare and Shakespearean production techniques.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- demonstrate a critical and evaluative knowledge of the history, theory and practice of Shakespearean theatre and drama (TLO 1);
- research and evaluate a variety of concepts and contexts in relation to early modern dramatic literature and performance (TLO 2);
- apply various analytical and critical strategies to early modern plays as texts and performances (TLO 3);
- apply fundamental principles of scholarly method to the writing of essays and examinations (TLO 3);
- interpret and communicate ideas in writing using the essay genre and examination format (TLO 4);
- recognise and reflect upon the ways in which Shakespearean theatre has interacted with various social, cultural and political contexts (TLO 6).
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Setting the Scene: The Contexts, Conditions and Conventions of Performance in Renaissance England | 20.00 |
| 2. | The Birth of English Renaissance Tragedy: 'The Spanish Tragedy' and 'Dr Faustus' | 20.00 |
| 3. | Staging Identity and Space in Shakespearean Tragedy: 'King Lear' and 'The Winter's Tale' | 20.00 |
| 4. | Cross-dressing, Marriage and the Ends of Shakespearean Comedy: 'Twelfth Night' and 'Measure for Measure' | 20.00 |
| 5. | Gender, Social Mobility and Conflict: City Comedy and Domestic Tragedy | 20.00 |
Text and Materials
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=02&subject1=THE2007)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Kinney, AF 2005, Renaissance drama: an anthology of plays and entertainments, 2nd edn, Blackwell, Massachusetts.
Shakespeare, W 2005, The complete works, Oxford University Press, 2nd edn.
(Stanley Wells, Gary Taylor, John Jowett and William Montgomery editions.)
(Stanley Wells, Gary Taylor, John Jowett and William Montgomery editions.)
Reference Materials
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Bulman, J C (ed) 1996, Shakespeare, theory and performance, Routledge, London.
Greenblatt, S 1988, Shakespearean negotiations: the circulation of social energy in renaissance England, University of California Press, Berkeley.
Gurr, A 2009, The Shakespearean stage, 4th edn, Cambridge University Press, England.
Howard, J E 1994, The stage and social struggle in early modern England, Routledge, London.
Orgel, S 1996, Impersonations: the performance of gender in Shakespeare's England, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Student Workload Expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed Study | 126.00 |
| Independent Study | 39.00 |
Assessment Details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSAY 1 | 100 | 20 | 13 Aug 2021 | (see note 1) |
| ESSAY 2 | 100 | 40 | 08 Oct 2021 | |
| TAKE HOME EXAMINATION | 100 | 40 | End S2 | (see note 2) |
Notes
- Details of Assessment will be provided on the StudyDesk.
- This will be a take home exam. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their examiner via StudyDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the Alternate Assessment Schedule has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
Students must attend and complete the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety training program for this course where required.
External and Online:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students’ responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
On-campus
It is the students’ responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade: The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
A Take Home Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed, written, or online material. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .