| Unit name | Politics of Performance |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THTR20005 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Peasey |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Theatre |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit explores the relationship between theatre and politics, focusing on theatre and performance events that have their roots in the explicit exploration of political issues or that are spurred by political action. Case studies span historical periods and could include suffrage parades and plays, agitprop, Welfare State International, sit-ins, the Occupy movement, along with recent approaches to political theatre. The unit will consider these examples in detailed social and historical context and in dialogue with questions concerning political, national, local and cultural identities.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
(1) locate political theatre and performance events in their immediate context;
(2) analyse the efficacy of political theatre and performance events as means of resistance, critique, communication and expression;
(3) understand the relationship between theatre and issues of political, national, cultural and gender identity;
(4) demonstrate their ability to undertake research and use it in a coherent and sustained argument as appropriate to Level I.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, seminars, on-line discussion forums and self-directed exercises.
Formative assessment: student-led seminar presentation ILOs 1, 3, 4
Summative assessment: 3000 word essay (100%) ILOs 1-4
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
