PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS JURUSAN PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS
FAKULTAS PENDIDIKAN BAHASA DAN SENI UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA
Course : Exploring Drama
Code : IG 539
Chs : 2 Chs
Prerequisite :
Lecturers : Nia Nafisah, M.Pd/2329 1. Objectives:
At the end of the semester, students are able to
1. Have understanding of the elements of drama and performance. 2. Appreciate dramatic and theatrical works.
3. Engage and challenge their dramatic abilities through making and performing dramatic works.
2. Course Description:
The course covers the concepts and practice of drama and performance which involve individual and collaborative works. During the course, the students learn about the terminology relating to drama and performance as well as read two texts of drama. In addition, they watch at least one theatrical play and appreciate it through writing an individual academic response paper. As the final project, the students work collaboratively to produce and perform a play to engage and challenge their dramatic abilities.
3. Learning Activities:
Classroom communicative expository approach with reading, lecturing, classroom discussions and dramatic performance.
4. Media: LCD, film, realia 5. Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on the following components:
1. Participation = 10%
2. Mid Test = 20%
3. Two response papers = 30%
4. Final project (A dramatic performance) = 40%
100% 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.
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. 6. 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 Elements of Drama
- Historical overview and types of stages - Elements of drama
The EMC Masterpiece Series Barnet, S. (1997)
4 -6 A Play: Pygmalion
- Review on elements of literary works - Close reading
- Interpreting the text
George B. Shaw’s Pygmalion
7 Writing a response 8 Mid Term Test
9 Movie adaptation of the play. First paper due
10 Discussion on the two versions of the texts. Appreciation of a theatrical performance Selecting a play to perform
11 A guest lecture
- Discussion on production of a play - Preparation for a play performance 12-15 Preparation for a play performance
Second paper due 16 Play performance 7. References:
A. Main Sources:
The EMC Masterpiece Series: Literature and the language of arts.
Barnet, S.et.all. (1997). Types of Drama : Plays and contexts. 7th ed. New York: Longman.
B. Other Relevant Sources:
Roberts, E. and H. Jacobs. (2004). Literature: an introduction to reading and writing, 7th ed. NJ:
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/P
owerpoint
2 Elements of Drama:
- Historical point of view - Types of stages
Students can understand the history of drama and different types of stages
-Discuss how historical contexts of drama influence culture.
-Discuss the types of stages
Quiz The EMC Master
Series (p.296-298)
3 Elements of Drama:
- Intrinsic elements and terms in drama
Students review the elements of literature and their similarities and differences in drama text.
-Discuss a short text of drama.
Assignment: watch a drama/ movie/ short movie
Classroom note
4 A Short Play: Pygmalion (1) Context of the play
Students are able to relate the text of the play with its context
-Discus the text and context Classroom note Short paper 1 dues
5 A Short Play: Pygmalion(2)
Close reading: Students are able to identify theintrinsic elements of the drama text.
-Discuss how the story is built on setting, plot and characterization.
Classroom note
6 A Short Play: Pygmalion(3) Interpreting the text
Students are able to interpret the theme of the text based on the textual evidence.
- Discuss whether the evidence supports the students’ interpretation
Short essay assignment: first draf
7 Writing a response paper - Students understand what Discussions on the students’ Peer and teacher
they have learned - Students write a better
essay
essay writing feedback on 1st
draf of paper
8 Mid Term Test
9 A movie appreciation Students can engage and
appreciate a movie adaptation of the play
-watch the movie version of the play
Classroom note
10 - Discuss the two versions of the drama text.
- Appreciate a theatrical performance
- Select a play to perform
Students can analyse the dramatic aspects of the text from the two versions
-Discuss the dramatic aspects
- watch a theatrical performance
- select a play to perform
Classroom discussion
11 A guest lecturer:
- Discussion on play production
- Practice to perform
Students are able to understand the aspect of play production and learn from a professional on how to act.
Discuss the possible problems and solutions in producing a play
Classroom discussion
12 Preparation for a play performance
(1) Students can produce a play performance. Discuss the role of each student Classroom discussion 13 Preparation for a play performance
(2) Students can produce a play performance. Discuss and solve any problem in production. Classroom discussion 14 Preparation for a play performance
(3) Students can produce a play performance. Discuss and solve any problem in production. Classroom discussion 15 Preparation for a play performance
(4) Students can produce a play performance. Dress rehearsal Classroom discussion
