Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Screen School

Learning Methods

Lecture
Seminar

Module Offerings

4035DRAMA-JAN-MTP

Aims

To introduce students to a range of contemporary and historical theoretical perspectives on performance and playtexts To extend students' critical and theoretical vocabularies To offer opportunities for exploration of theory as a practical rehearsal tool; To offer students the opportunity to present argument in an appropriate and scholarly manner

Learning Outcomes

1.
Articulate theories related to a range of theatre idioms and forms and their connection to practice
2.
Demonstrate competence in expressing ideas and argument in written form

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The lectures will cover theory and its connection to practice of a range of theatre idioms and forms , mapping key developments of thinking and practice in theatre from mid 19th C to the present. In addition to lectures students will have time to explore these in a workshop context through working on key scenes from related texts. Follow-up seminar discussion will further examine theory and its connection to practice.
Module Overview:
This lecture based module allows for the exploration of key concepts through discussion and, where appropriate, practical work on the studio floor. You will be introduced to a range of contemporary and historical theoretical perspectives on performance and play texts which will extend your critical and theoretical vocabularies, alongside offering you the opportunity to explore theory as a practical rehearsal tool.
Additional Information:A lecture based module, which allows for exploration of key concepts through discussion and where appropriate practical work on the studio floor.

Assessments

Essay