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PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRISJURUSAN PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRISFAKULTAS PENDIDIKAN BAHASA DAN SENIUNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIACourse:Exploring DramaCode:IG 539Chs:2 ChsPrerequisite:Lecturers:Nia Nafisah, M.Pd/2329Objectives:At the end of the semester, students are able to Have understanding of the elements of drama and performance.Appreciate dramatic and theatrical works.Engage and challenge their dramatic abilities through making and performing dramatic works. Course Description:The course covers the concepts and practice of drama and performance which involve individual and collaborative works. During the course, the students learn about the terminology relating to drama and performance as well as read two texts of drama. In addition, they watch at least one theatrical play and appreciate it through writing an individual academic response paper. As the final project, the students work collaboratively to produce and perform a play to engage and challenge their dramatic abilities. Learning Activities:Classroom communicative expository approach with reading, lecturing, classroom discussions and dramatic performance.Media: LCD, film, realiaEvaluation:Evaluation will be based on the following components:Participation= 10%Mid Test = 20%Two response papers= 30%Final project (A dramatic performance)= 40%----------- 100%Notes:Minimum 80% attendance is required to be able to involve in the final project .Less than 80% attendance is subject to fail the course.Late submission of individual assignment is subject to a 20% deduction.NOTE ON PLAGIARISM:Evaluation on students’ essay is naturally subjective. It depends heavily on content, organization, grammar, as well as logic. In addition, a trace of plagiarism will be severely reproved and will cause 0 (zero) score.Grading Policy:85 – 100 = A70 – 84 = B55 – 69 = C40 – 54 = D< 39 = EGrading is subject to modify according to class performance.Course OutlinesWeeksTopicsSources1Introduction to the courseSyllabus overviewWhat is Drama?SyllabusHandout/Powerpoint 2 – 3 Elements of DramaHistorical overview and types of stagesElements of dramaThe EMC Masterpiece SeriesBarnet, S. (1997)4 -6 A Play: PygmalionReview on elements of literary worksClose readingInterpreting the textGeorge B. Shaw’s Pygmalion7Writing a response8Mid Term Test9Movie adaptation of the play.First paper due10Discussion on the two versions of the texts.Appreciation of a theatrical performanceSelecting a play to perform11A guest lectureDiscussion on production of a playPreparation for a play performance12-15Preparation for a play performanceSecond paper due16Play performance References:Main Sources:The EMC Masterpiece Series: Literature and the language of arts. Barnet, S.et.all. (1997). Types of Drama : Plays and contexts. 7th ed. New York: Longman.Other Relevant Sources:Roberts, E. and H. Jacobs. (2004). Literature: an introduction to reading and writing, 7th ed. NJ: Pearson Prentice-Hall. COURSE UNITSSessionTopicsSpecific ObjectivesLearning ActivitiesEvaluation Sources1Introduction to course outline and overview of basic concepts in literatureStudents can explain basic concepts in literature.-Introduce course outline-Overview of basic concepts.-Reading assignment: research on history of drama Oral/discussion SyllabusHandout/Powerpoint2 Elements of Drama: Historical point of viewTypes of stagesStudents can understand the history of drama and different types of stages-Discuss how historical contexts of drama influence culture.-Discuss the types of stagesQuizThe EMC Master Series (p.296-298)3 Elements of Drama:Intrinsic elements and terms in dramaStudents review the elements of literature and their similarities and differences in drama text.-Discuss a short text of drama.Assignment: watch a drama/ movie/ short movieClassroom note4 A Short Play: Pygmalion (1)Context of the playStudents are able to relate the text of the play with its context-Discus the text and contextClassroom noteShort paper 1 dues5 A Short Play: Pygmalion(2)Close reading:Students are able to identify the intrinsic elements of the drama text.-Discuss how the story is built on setting, plot and characterization.Classroom note6A Short Play: Pygmalion(3)Interpreting the textStudents are able to interpret the theme of the text based on the textual evidence.Discuss whether the evidence supports the students’ interpretationShort essay assignment: first draft7 Writing a response paperStudents understand what they have learned Students write a better essayDiscussions on the students’ essay writingPeer and teacher feedback on 1st draft of paper8Mid Term Test9A movie appreciationStudents can engage and appreciate a movie adaptation of the play-watch the movie version of the playClassroom note10Discuss the two versions of the drama text.Appreciate a theatrical performanceSelect a play to performStudents can analyse the dramatic aspects of the text from the two versions-Discuss the dramatic aspects- watch a theatrical performance- select a play to performClassroom discussion11A guest lecturer:Discussion on play productionPractice to performStudents are able to understand the aspect of play production and learn from a professional on how to act.Discuss the possible problems and solutions in producing a playClassroom discussion12Preparation for a play performance (1)Students can produce a play performance.Discuss the role of each studentClassroom discussion13Preparation for a play performance (2)Students can produce a play performance.Discuss and solve any problem in production.Classroom discussion14 Preparation for a play performance (3)Students can produce a play performance.Discuss and solve any problem in production.Classroom discussion15Preparation for a play performance (4)Students can produce a play performance.Dress rehearsalClassroom discussion16Play Performance ................
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