Arts

HMA213

2010  HMA213  Background to Asian Theatres

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HMA313

SPECIAL NOTE:  Subject to enrolment quota

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HMA213 L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Summer Offering in L 13-JAN-2010 18-JAN-2010 19-JAN-2010 22-JAN-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit looks at the roles of Asian theatres in their local contexts, in ritual, community life, politics, and contemporary identity formation. It also looks at international encounters, in which Asian performance genres have inspired 20th century Western theorists to develop new concepts and practices of theatre. The approach will combine textual analysis, audiovisual examples and an active performance component based on Balinese Topeng mask dance-dramaand Italian Commedia dell'Arte techniques.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Essay (35%), project essay presentation (10%), group performance project (20%), journal about learning process (25%), class participation (10%)

TEACHING PATTERN: Three hours per week - one lecture and one two-hour seminar

TEXTS
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STAFF: Dr Carmencita Palermo

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