Undergraduate Course: Introduction to European Theatre (CLLC08002)
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 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Common Courses (School of Lit, Lang and Cult) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course is designed to introduce students to the history and variety of European theatre, to develop reading strategies for dramatic texts and an awareness of the history of performance practice. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | | | 10:00 - 10:50 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: Central. William Robertson Building G.01 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will:
&· Have acquired an awareness of the variety of theatre practice across Europe
&· Be able to read playtexts with a sensitivity to cultural and historical context and with an awareness of performance practices
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Assessment Information
| One essay (2,000-2,500 words)(50%) and one two-hour examination (50%) |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Peter Davies
Tel: (0131 6)50 3632
Email: Peter.J.Davies@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Fiona Scanlon
Tel: (0131 6)50 3646
Email: Fiona.Scanlon@ed.ac.uk |
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