TH836-6-FY-CO:
Independent Theatre Studies Project
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2023/24
Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 6
Inactive
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 28 June 2024
30
23 March 2022
Requisites for this module
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This module is designed to allow Drama students to carry out an independent, written study on an agreed topic within Theatre Studies. Students will produce a 10,000 word dissertation on an area of particular interest to them. This may be the work of a specific playwright, or group of playwrights; a movement, mode or style of theatre; the work of a particular practitioner, theatre or theatre company; a theme within dramatic literature; or a period of theatre history.
Students will have regular meetings with a supervisor, to ensure that they make appropriate progress and to guide and steer the direction of their study.
The aims of the module are:
• To enable students to follow a tailor-made programme of study, exploring a topic of particular interest to them
• To empower students to design, execute and deliver an independent research project
• To encourage the development of transferable research skills
• To prepare students for post-graduate study, should they wish
• To develop self-motivation, self-discipline and independence in their studies
• To demonstrate all of the above to potential future employers
On completing this module, students will be able to:
1. Plan and execute a research project
2. Structure and organise a 10,000 word dissertation
3. Articulate their ideas and produce a convincing, reasoned argument
4. Analyse research material
5. Create a bibliography; demonstrate research skills and knowledge
6. Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in a field of Theatre studies scholarship
7. Independently research a wide variety of materials
8. Self-motivate and organise their own time
No additional information available.
Anticipated teaching delivery: A combination of 1-hour tutorials and presentations
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Elizabeth Bennett, email: elizabeth.bennett@essex.ac.uk.
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LiFTS General Office - email liftstt@essex.ac.uk.
Telephone 01206 872626
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Dr Christina Papagiannouli
University of South Wales
Research Fellow
Available via Moodle
Of 12 hours, 7 (58.3%) hours available to students:
5 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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