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EACL325 Tragedy in European Theatre

Updated: 14 December 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2013
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites any 24cp
Co-requisites None
Restrictions EUCL225 or EUCL325 or European Drama200 or European Drama300
Notes

offered in even numbered years
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Jennifer Hatte (jhatte@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit aims to examine the theatre of tragedy in a range of European countries. We study the prescribed plays primarily as texts, but also consider aspects of their staging context. All texts are studied in English.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. critically discuss forms of tragedy in European theatre;
  2. critically discuss knowledge of genres; and
  3. use consolidated and extended analytical and writing skills.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
The unit introduces students to a range of European theatre texts that address concepts of the tragic. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be expected to write on texts of aesthetic and intellectual complexity. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The study of drama of a foreign culture will give understanding of and insight into such a society and culture. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will access and use discussion fora and other online resources. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The unit encourages students to develop a life-long interest in drama. 		True
6 Problem Solving
The application of complex methodologies will enhance problem-solving skills at a high level. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
As drama deals with ethical and social issues, students engage with these debates. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students' engagement with the texts and the issues raised in them on the discussion board encourages a co-operative approach to learning. 		True True
   

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