PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS

JURUSAN PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS

FAKULTAS PENDIDIKAN BAHASA DAN SENI

UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA

Course:Critical Analysis of Drama

Code:IG 543

Chs:2 Chs

Prerequisite:Exploring Drama

Lecturers:NiaNafisah, M.Pd/2329

  1. Objectives:

At the end of the semester, students are able to

  1. Understand historical contribution and cultural dimensions of drama in, specifically, English Literature.
  2. Respond and make critical judgment about works in theater.
  3. Read and analyze works of the arts using a particular literary criticism.
  1. Course Description:

Thecourse aims to develop students’ aesthetic value and critical thinking on making meaning from drama. In this course the students will present their research on historical contribution and cultural dimensions of drama. Besides, they should respond and make critical judgment about works in theater –drama or films. They should develop criteria of what makes a good drama. In addition, they should analyze a drama read in the class within a particular literary criticism they have learned.

  1. Learning Activities:

Classroom communicative expository approach with reading, lecturing, classroom discussions and watching dramatic performance.

  1. Media:

LCD, films, drama folder

  1. Evaluation:

Evaluation will be based on the following components:

  1. Participation= 10%
  2. Mid Test= 20%
  3. Paper on historical & cultural contribution of drama= 20%
  4. Two academic essays= 50%

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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 = A

70 – 84 = B

55 – 69 = C

40 – 54 = D

< 39 = E

Grading is subject to modify according to class performance.

  1. Course Outlines

Weeks / Topics / Sources
1 /
  1. Introduction to the course
  2. Syllabus overview
  3. What is Drama?
/
  1. Syllabus
  2. Handout/Powerpoint

2 – 3 / Context of drama
-Historical contributions of drama
-Cultural dimensions of drama / Students’ research
Barnet, S. (1997).
4 -8 / A Play: Macbeth
-Close reading and paraphrase
-Interpreting the text
9 / Mid Term Test
10 / Review on Writing academic essay
11-12 / What is good drama? / Movie screening
13-15 / A Play: Major Barbara
-Close reading
-Interpreting the text
16 / Review
  1. References:
  1. Main Sources:

Barnet, S. et.al. (1997). Types of Drama: Plays and contexts. 7thed. New York: Longman.

The EMC Masterpiece Series: Literature and the language of arts.

Shakespeare, W. (2002).Macbeth. London: Penguin Classic.

  1. Other Relevant Sources:

Roberts, E. and H. Jacobs. (2004). Literature: an introduction to reading and writing, 7th ed. NJ: Pearson Prentice-Hall.

Session / TopicS / Specific Objectives / Learning Activities / Evaluation / Sources
1 / Introduction to course outline and overview of basic concepts in literature / Students can explain basic concepts in literature. / -Introduce course outline
-Overview of basic concepts.
-Reading assignment: research on history of drama / Oral/discussion /
  1. Syllabus
  2. Handout/Powerpoint

2 / Contexts of Drama:
-Historical contributions of drama / Students can understand the history of drama and its contribution to a nation’s development. / -Discuss historical contribution based on the students’ research. / Students research paper / Barnet, S. (1997)
3 / Contexts of Drama:
-Cultural dimensions of drama / Students can understand the cultural dimensions of drama / -Discuss cultural dimensions of drama based on the students’ research. / Students research paper / Barnet, S. (1997)
4 / A Play: Macbeth by Shakespeare (Act 1) / Students are able to relate the text of the play with its context / -Discus the text and context;
-Paraphrase the text / Quiz
5 / A Play: Macbeth by Shakespeare (Act 2) / Students are able to relate the text of the play with its context / -Discus the text and context;
-Paraphrase the text / Quiz
6 / A Play: Macbeth by Shakespeare (Act 3) / Students are able to relate the text of the play with its context / -Discus the text and context;
-Paraphrase the text / Quiz
7 / A Play: Macbeth by Shakespeare (Act 4) / Students are able to relate the text of the play with its context / -Discus the text and context / Quiz
8 / A Play: Macbeth by Shakespeare (Act 5) / Students are able to relate the text of the play with its context / -Discus the text and context / A response, academic essay
9 / Mid Term Test
10 / Review on Writing Academic Essay / Students are able to write a good academic essay / Peer corrections and feedback;
Consulting the academic writing rubrics
11 / What makes a good drama? / Students are able to understand what makes a good drama / Comparing and discussing different criteria of good drama by experts / 1st essay due date
12 / What makes a good drama? / Students are able to understand what makes a good drama / Comparing and discussing different criteria of good drama by experts
13 / A Play: Major Barbara (1) / Students analyze the drama text focusing on particular literary criticism. / Discuss the possible meanings and interpretation
14 / A Play: Major Barbara (2) / Students analyze the drama text focusing on particular literary criticism. / Discuss the possible meanings and interpretation
15 / A Play Major Barbara (3) / Students analyze the drama text focusing on particular literary criticism. / Discuss the possible meanings and interpretation / 2nd essay due date
16 / Review of the course