Shakespeare in Classroom and Community
Subject EDUC90495 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: January, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Parkville Campus Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 17 hours total, including: 10 hours over the 5 day intensive period in January (during the Victorian school summer holidays) 7 hours on one day during the last teaching week in semester 1 Total Time Commitment: 120 hours total commitment | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | You must have successfully completed the following subject/s prior to enrolling in this subject Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: | Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject. |
Coordinator
Dr Madonna StinsonContact
Education Student CentreSubject Overview: | Following the intensive program students will plan, implement, document and evaluate a unit of Shakespeare teaching in their school or other educational context. They will use the pedagogy and techniques to which they have been introduced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Faculty drama staff in 460-649 Teaching Shakespeare the RSC way. Each phase of the work will be supported by readings and weekly on-line discussion forums and tutorials. There will be a shared reporting of their projects at the conclusion of the subject. |
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Objectives: |
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
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Assessment: |
There will be two items of assessment. Item 1: Unit of work (1, 600 words). 40 per cent. (Due 6 weeks after the intensive period) Item 2: Evaluation of unit. (2, 400 words). 60per cent. (Due end of semester 1) |
Prescribed Texts: |
Course readings will be provided. Ackroyd, J. (1998) Key Shakespeare 1. London : Hodder & Stoughton |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: | On completion of this subject students should:
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Related Course(s): |
Postgraduate Certificate in the Teaching of Shakespeare |
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