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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Scottish Ethnology

Undergraduate Course: Traditional Drama (SCET10013)

Course Outline
School School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Scottish Ethnology Other subject area None
Course website http://www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk/ Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in traditional drama. The Nordic countries have embarked on a large-scale project to archive and interpret extant traditions, an initiative which includes Orkney and Shetland. A project with similar aims is underway in Ireland, whilst at the University of Sheffield the National Centre for English Cultural Tradition has established itself as the leading English centre for research into the subject.
This course provides the opportunity to examine the traditional drama of Scotland in its wider context. We have significant holdings of audio and visual material on the seasonal folk drama $łGaloshins&©, collected, archived and interpreted over many years by academic staff, notably Dr Emily Lyle.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Scotland and Orality (SCET08008) AND Visualising Scotland (SCET08009)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites Visiting students must have a background in Folklore or Anthropology (ideally at least 3 relevant courses at grade B or above). We will only consider University/College level courses for entry purposes.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 15:50
First Class Week 1, Tuesday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Conference Room, 1st Floor, 27 George Square
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)1:302 x 12 sides
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Expertise in areas of traditional drama from earliest sources to modern period; awareness of range and variety of critical approaches; knowledge of linguistic, literary, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which traditional drama is performed; skill in close reading and analysis of transcripts and of performance features,
Assessment Information
Coursework (essay 40% and presentation 10%) 50%, Examination 50%.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr Neill Martin
Tel: (0131 6)51 1981
Email: neill.martin@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Ms Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: christine.lennie@ed.ac.uk
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