Module Details
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Title FRIARS, WHORES AND ROVERS: DRAMA 1580-1640
Code ENGL213
Coordinator Dr E Miskimmin
English
Esmem@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 30

Aims

This module aims to introduce you to the variety of interesting and important theatre in the period 1580-1640 and to encourage an intelligent analysis of drama as a genre, involving the ability to respond to the plays via a number of different approaches.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) By the end of the module you should be able to find ways of cross-referencing and comparing plays in terms of genre, convention and theatrical mode as well as having an understanding of staging contexts and an ability to respond to them creatively.

(S1) Problem solving: critical thinking, creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S2) Positive attitude and self-confidence: a 'can-do' approach, a readiness to take part and contribute, and openness to new ideas and the drive to make these happen.

(S3) Research management: developing a research strategy, project planning and delivery, risk management, formulating questions, selecting literature, using primary/secondary/diverse sources, collecting and using data, applying research methods, and applying ethics.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered include:
- Staging Spaces
- Theatre and Magic
- Tragedy:Domestic and Revenge
- City Comedy
- Stagecraft
- Original performance circumstances and resources (indoor and outdoor playhouses, staging, props, rehearsal methods, costume etc).

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Large Group Learning
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Students attend either a one hour workshop, or a three-hour film showing and discussion, or live performance and discussion on approximately alternate weeks.

Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   24

 12

     12

 48
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 252
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  3 hours    67       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  4000 words    33       

Recommended Texts
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