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Performance and the World (ENGL30048)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject is a study of performance in its many modalities around the world. It brings together the areas of theatrical performance in traditional theatre venues, avant-garde and experimental performance in non-traditional spaces, dance both traditional and contemporary, and a range of comparative cultural performances that may include global activism and protest, sporting events, festivals and spectacles. Students will examine the impact of globalisation on performance practice and the effects of digital access to performances from around the world. They will also consider the role of the audience and spectatorship in performance reception and interpretation and develop an understanding of how meaning is negotiated and contested. Examples will be drawn from published texts, audio-visual material, and, where appropriate, live performance events.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- an understanding of the processes and techniques associated with research in the creative arts and the ability to demonstrate an appreciation of cultures and societies outside of Australia;
- the ability to recognize and explain the key modalities of performance studies;
- the ability to compile a bibliography including traditional text and electronic media sources;
- gained effective time management skills in the completion of a self-directed research project;
- the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex concepts; and
- the written skills to develop a critical discussion of performance and present essay work at an advanced level.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- demonstrate sound and independent critical and ethical thinking in their choice of materials and processes;
- be able to present written and oral communication to a professional standard regarding their treatment and material choices;
- be able to engage in critical thinking and analysis by communicating arguments and ideas effectively; and
- develop understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts.
Last updated: 11 April 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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
A creative or conventional tutorial presentation, accompanied by a write-up
| During the teaching period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: . This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures, in person or via online delivery. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. (Complete not less than 50% of word count) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Paul Rae Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: a 1 hour lecture and 1.5 hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The performances we study in this subject will be freely available online. A subject reader will be available through the LMS.
Recommended texts and other resources
Marvin Carlson, Performance: A Critical Introduction, Second Edition, Routledge, 2003.
Shannon Jackson, Social Works: Performing Art, Supporting Publics, Routledge, 2011.
Jon McKenzie, Perform or Else: From Discipline to Performance, Routledge, 2001
Richard Schechner, Performance Studies: An Introduction, 3rd Edition, Routledge, 2013.
Diana Taylor, Performance, Duke University Press, 2016
All other readings and viewings will be freely available.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) English and Theatre Studies Specialisation (formal) English and Theatre Studies Major English and Theatre Studies Breadth Track Theatre Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024