DRAMA 303 : Drama of Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific
Arts
2024 Semester Two (1245) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course explores contemporary drama and theatre in Aotearoa New Zealand. considering the relationship between dramatic form, intellectual debate and cultural conditions, as reflected in the plays. We will also investigate how a set of important cultural discourses in contemporary society has influenced themes in dramatic texts and productions especially in relation to identity and community formation. This course combines lectures, discussions, play-readings, and scene works.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary drama and theatre in Aotearoa New Zealand (Capability 1 and 3)
- Develop knowledge of several major trends in New Zealand theatre and of the work of historically and culturally significant playwrights (Capability 1, 3 and 4)
- Analyse dramatic texts both as literature and as texts for performance (Capability 3)
- Communicate effectively as a group to demonstrate your understanding of dramatic principles (Capability 3, 5 and 6)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Review | 15% | Individual Coursework |
| Essay 1 | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Group presentation | 25% | Group Coursework |
| Essay 2 | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
Workload Expectations
- Lecture: 1 hour
- Workshop: 2 hours.
Student workload for this course is expected to be around 10 hours per week. Students are required to attend all lectures and tutorials/workshops, and to read texts in advance of the lectures and tutorials. Also, your participation and presentation are essential.
Come to classes prepared. It is very important that you read the relevant text PRIOR to class so you can engage in meaningful learning during class time. Use your initiative – ask questions, use outside resources to supplement your learning, and go to the theatre regularly so you become familiar with current conventions.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including workshop to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including workshop will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events including group discussions/tutorials.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Your comments on any improvements and also what you thought worked well will be appreciated.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Well-being always comes first
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information, look at this Canvas page https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/33894, which has links to various support services in the University and the wider community.
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.