THE GREEKS

Description

This module will engage students in the study of Ancient Greek Theatre, examining its origins, influence and impact. Topics to be studied include, but are not restricted to: Myth, Ritual, Performance Space, Politics, The Actor and The Playwright. Original performance contexts will be studied alongside diverse global historical and contemporary productions. This module seeks to empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status. Indicative content includes: Online and Distance study arising from the module material and Essential Reading texts, as laid out in the module reading list. Topics to be studied include, but are not restricted to: Myth, Ritual, Performance Space, Politics, The Actor and The Playwright, Global perspectives Seminar sessions (available remotely and online) to include writing skills, personal tutorials and target setting and the study of Greek theatre text, traditions and performance This module will engage students in the study of Ancient Greek Theatre, examining its origins, influence and impact, enabling students to gain and evidence knowledge of: The role of the chorus as a device for cultural, moral and ethical critique The relationship between the actor and audience The construction of stages and performance platforms across cultures and societies The construction of theatrical and social meaning across cultures and societies Theatre as a political, moral, ethical and cultural platform Attributes Developed Ref 001 Demonstrate the ability to retrieve and process information and to communicate clearly in writing T EMPLOYABILITY 002 Evidence knowledge and understanding of key historical, political, social and ethical developments in theatre, key influential theatrical texts and their contexts K SUSTAINABILITY, GLOBAL & CULTURAL 003 Apply critical thought and understanding to key historical, political, social and ethical developments in theatre P SUSTAINABILITY, GLOBAL & CULTURAL 004 Analyse and evaluate the impact of past traditions and intercultural contexts upon contemporary theatrical practices C SUSTAINABILITY, GLOBAL & CULTURAL 005 Evaluate the work of others with critical objectivity T EMPLOYABILITY