AHIS3601
Ancient Cultures: World Greek Theatre
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Provides an innovative approach to the study of Greek theatre through the combination of Classical analysis and Drama methodology. This subject examines the major works of dramatists from 5th Century Greece as both literary works and drama to be staged. The combination of literary analysis and practicalities of performance ensures a balanced and insightful understanding and envisioning of Greek drama as literature, ritual, social/political construct, and dynamic performance.
| Objectives | 1. Knowledge of the Greek Theatre 1.1 To offer students a sound, discipline-based study of the Greek theatre 1.2 To foster an interest in the subject and its various components: theatre construction and the practicalities of performance (costume, staging, training); the literary basis of tragedy and comedy; social and cultural contexts (gender, religion/ritual and national/community identity as expressed in dramatic festivals) 2. Appreciation of Ancient Cultural Influence 2.1 To establish and develop connections between ancient theatre and its artistic and heritage and other subjects taught within the School of Humanities 2.2 To encourage and strengthen linkages between the artistic and cultural worlds of ancient Greece and Rome and the historical and social environments of Western society The Development of Communication Skills 3.1 Oral communication 3.2 Written communication 3.3 Electronic communication 4. Research Development 4.1 Independent research skills 4.2 An ability to communicate the products of research in a clear, concise and analytical manner |
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| Content | 1. An Introduction to the Subject: Aims, Teaching Methodology 2. The Greek Theatre: Architecture, Location 3. Staging Drama: Costuming, Actors 4. Audience Composition: Citizens, Foreigners, Slaves and Women 5. The Ritual of Dramatic Performance: Religious Aspects, Dionysus 6. The Origins of Drama: Improvisation and the Transformation to the Script 7. Greek Comedy: Old Comedy and Aristophanes 8. Greek Tragedy: Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides 9. The Legacy of the Greeks: Modern Adaptations |
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| Replacing Course(s) | HUMA3601 | ||||||||
| Transition | Students who have completed HUMA3601 can not enrol in AHIS3601. | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil. | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Problem Based Learning
Lecture Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Fortnight for Full Term |