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Enacting Shakespeare (EDUC20084)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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The enacting of Shakespeare will be explored through a pedagogy entailing an active, embodied participatory and critical approach and drawing on techniques of Open Space Learning (OSL). There will be an emphasis on contemporary pedagogical and theatre-based approaches to engage learners and practitioners in the performance of Shakespeare. Students will explore techniques and processes, which emphasise an embodied learning and hands-on approach to Shakespearean texts as a way of developing a greater knowledge of them from the perspective of learner, actor, dramaturg, director, designer and pedagogue. The techniques and processes within this subject can be adapted to the teaching and learning of Shakespearean plays and sonnets as well as related classical texts in schools and other educational contexts.
Intended learning outcomes
- Develop skills in embodying Shakespeare in rehearsal and production
- Learn and practise a range of pedagogical skills in the performance of Shakespeare
- Develop performance making skills capacities through the study and exploration of Shakespearean texts;
- Consider the forms and contexts of Shakespearean performance making through a series of practical workshops and seminars;
- Develop skills as a theatre researcher;
- Explore and develop personal understanding of the teaching and performance of Shakespeare utilised in a range of community and learning contexts.
Generic skills
- At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills: • the ability to communicate knowledge in oral, written and creative forms; • the ability to manage their time through productive use of time and responding to deadlines; • the ability to think and work creatively and apply imagination in responding to tasks; and • the ability to think critically and analyse through recommended reading, performance analysis and discussion.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Class presentation 1,200 words equivalent
| Mid semester | 30% |
Reflective journal
| End of semester | 30% |
Research project
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: 80% minimum attendance | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There is no prescribed text for this subject. Readings will be posted on LMS.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
Last updated: 15 February 2024