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Qualification and Programme Title
B.A. Drama with English Literature with Semester Abroad Full-time
Programme Code
145I
Delivery Location
Campus
Language of Study
English
Length of Programme
3 Year(s)
Accreditations
This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme
BA Drama and English Literature is a Single Honours Programme, including study in ancillary disciplines. It is characterised by a wide study, methodologically and theoretically informed, of the range of literature in the English language from the medieval period to the present, and by the theoretical and practical exploration of a wide range of theatrical and performance styles, from the Renaissance stage to the present. It aims to produce individuals who possess a broad range of knowledge and understanding of English literature and performance; critical skills in the close reading and analysis of texts both literary and non-literary; analytical and practical skills derived from the close analysis of dramatic and performance texts and contexts; organisational and presentational skills, including those derived from work on the production and organisational aspects of theatre and performance; and a developed competence in interpersonal and communicative skills, with particular strengths in collaborative work. The wide range of reasoning, research, independent learning, communication and organisational skills acquired from this programme equips graduates to pursue further study or employment in English, Drama and related disciplines, and is readily transferable to a variety of commercial, cultural and professional careers.
For year abroad only:
Study abroad will provide students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the society and culture of a foreign country while gaining experience of a different academic environment and way of teaching. The year abroad also provides an opportunity for students to improve their existing language proficiency (where applicable) as well as enhancing their organisation and communication skills and their employability through a proven ability to succeed in a foreign setting.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of:
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:
and assessed using the following methods:
A working understanding of the ways in which practical and theoretical work in drama, performance and theatre arts necessarily inform one another.
A substantial number of authors and texts from different periods of literary history.
Different critical and theoretical approaches in the study of literature, language and performance, and of the literary, cultural and historical contexts that inform both the creation, embodiment and reception of texts and performance.
A knowledge of drama and performance in all its aspects.
A working knowledge of the language of theatre and performance practice.
An understanding and appreciation of the theatrical and performative output of different periods and places and an understanding of various critical approaches to theatre and performance.
Thematic and generic links between texts across a wide historical range. A basic working knowledge of theatre crafts (sound, lighting, stage management, costume).
A basic working knowledge of theatre crafts (sound, lighting, stage management, costume).
A range of transferable skills which will enable students to work effectively.
Demonstrate the ability to study relevant topics at an international institution and appreciate the difference between study in the UK and overseas. (Year/Semester Abroad only)
The value of civic engagement, and an appreciation of how they can make change and enrich the communities in which they live. (Year in Civic Leadership only)
1-9, Lectures, small group teaching, practical and theoretical workshops, performance projects (student and staff led), virtual learning environments.
10, Year/Semester abroad.
11. Year in Civic Leadership.
1-9, Written assignment, practical performance assessment, essay, portfolio, presentation.
10, Assessed as required by host institution
11, Written assignment, skills audit, placement, presentation
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes:
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:
and assessed using the following methods:
Engagement with texts, primary and secondary: By the end of L C: the ability to demonstrate confidence in studying whole novels, plays, poems and films of different kinds and lengths; By the end of L I: the ability to read, with understanding, literary texts from different periods and genres; By the end of L H: the ability to synthesise a wide range of primary and secondary reading and the ability to range independently in their reading beyond prescribed texts in order to diversify and contextualise their study.
The capacity to analyse and critically examine diverse forms of discourse, both text-based and non text-based, including own work and the work of peers: By the end of L C, the ability to apply notions of genre through interpretive practice and close reading. By the end of L I, the ability accurately to locate literary, dramatic and performance texts and events in relevant historical and generic contexts; and to analyse the literary, dramatic and performative effects produced by different types of intertextuality; By the end of L H, the ability to choose appropriate modes of analysis and apply them effectively to primary texts and performative events in the course of a piece of independent research.
The capacity for independent thought and judgement, and the ability to handle information and argument in a critical and self-reflective manner. By the end of L C, the ability to discuss the rationale for key differences between university-level textual and performance study and the methods and expectations experienced at earlier stages of education; By the end of L I, the ability to construct arguments informed by, but not dependent upon, secondary material; By the end of L H, the ability to construct detailed, balanced and substantiated critical arguments; and to locate those arguments in their appropriate scholarly fields.
Skills in critical reasoning, and the ability to apply and critique systems of analysis and interpretation. By the end of L C, the ability to apply selected critical / theoretical approaches to the reading of literary, dramatic, and performance texts and events. By the end of L I, the ability to distinguish between and use appropriately different critical approaches; by the end of L H, the ability to evaluate the relative merits of a range of critical/theoretical points of view.
The ability to formulate appropriate research questions, undertake large scale substantive research, apply relevant methodologies and sustain an argument and/or an aesthetic through a lengthy piece of individual project work.
The ability independently to use libraries, catalogues, bibliographies and other appropriate reference sources; to make appropriate use of the internet, the e-library, the physical library and other appropriate libraries; and to choose and use suitable editions of literary texts, applying a basic understanding of textual transmission.
The ability to complete staff and student led projects (both practically and theoretically informed) both on an individual and on a group basis.
The ability to understand the complexities of dramatic texts and theatre histories from the perspective of both a scholar and a performer.
Independent study skills (self-organisation, initiative and self-direction; time management; autonomous research skills; the ability to collect, organise, synthesise and evaluate information; planning, drafting and editing
The ability to produce an extended piece of academic writing, drawing on independent study skills acquired on the programme
Transferable skills relevant to employment, including problem-solving, self-reliance, initiative, adaptability, flexibility, resilience, self-motivation, and competences such as note-taking, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, ability to use and manipulate digital resources and to present information and ideas effectively using ICT.
Ability to summarise, synthesise, analyse and evaluate others’ arguments, and to formulate their own logical and structured arguments, normally both orally and in writing, with appropriate supporting evidence
Ability to work as a member of a team in a range of contexts, including the capacity to listen, to respond flexibly to feedback, to understand diverse perspectives, and to negotiate solutions collectively
Cross-cultural awareness (ability to understand, communicate effectively and interact with people across cultures)
To develop a range of marketable skills including problem solving, communication, patience and perseverance, determination, self-motivation, analytical and study skills through direct interactions with society and institutions in another country.
The ability to apply theoretical knowledge and skills developed during academic studies to industry challenges. (Year in Civic Leadership only)
1-13, Lectures, small group teaching, practical and theoretical workshops, performance projects (student and staff led), peer-review of formative essays and formative presentations; virtual learning environments.
14-15, Year/Semester abroad
16. Year in Civic Leadership
1-13, Written assignment, practical performance assessment, essay, portfolio, presentation.
14-15, Assessed as required by host institution
16, Written assignment, skills audit, placement, presentation
