2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
PECI5605M Critical Concepts in Applied Theatre and Social Change
30 creditsClass Size: 15
Module manager: Prof Aylwyn Walsh
Email: A.M.Walsh1@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
The module will introduce students to a range of critical concepts that underpin applied theatre. The module will explore a set of key theoretical principles and provide opportunity for students to critique a variety of perspectives and consider how core debates and discourse have shaped and influenced contemporary Applied Theatre as a practice and as a discipline.Objectives
In this module you will:- Explore the key theoretical concepts that underpin applied theatre and social change practice.
- Examine the development of applied theatre practice and interrogate the critical and conceptual frameworks that have shaped and continue to influence contemporary practices.
- Develop an understanding of key concepts such as identity, social exclusion, efficacy and impact, social justice, pedagogy, ethics and aesthetics in relation to different applied theatre practices.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Critically analyse and reflect on a range of applied theatre practices in relation to the theoretical concepts that informs the sector.
2. Identify, discuss and critique the core debates and discourses relating to applied theatre and social change practice.
3. Select and apply appropriate theoretical frameworks to interrogate a defined aspect of applied theatre and social change practice.
4. Construct an argument in written form that relates to their chosen example of applied theatre practice.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Communicate academic ideas and constructs on applied theatre in a clear and concise manner, both written and spoken.
6. Demonstrate a command of academic language and relevant terminologies that relate to applied theatre practice.
7. Conduct effective research practice with a focus on searching for literature and case study examples.
8. Demonstrate engaging presentation skills.
Syllabus
This module will follow a seminar format and engage students in reflecting upon the theoretical and critical underpinnings of applied theatre and social change practice. The module will: consider definitions and histories of applied theatre, explore key concepts such as stigma, power and ‘community’ and the ethical considerations of practice. The module will explore how critical concepts and thinking have influenced a range of practices such as prison theatre, youth theatre, disability arts and theatre and peacebuilding. The module will have two assessment points; a critical essay during the module and a presentation at the conclusion of the module. Both assessment points offer an opportunity for students to develop their own critical reflections on the relationships between theory and practice.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Supervision | 2 | 0.50 | 1.00 |
| presentation | 1 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Seminar | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 274.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 26.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will be provided with two 1-1 tutorials with the moduler leader or teaching staff on this module. The tutorials are an opportunity to receive formative feedback on progress in class and provide support for assessments. The breakdown of tutorials are as follows:
Tutorial 1: The first tutorial seeks to provide feedback and discuss the student’s initial experience of learning materials on the module. This tutorial usually takes place early in the semester to ensure students are supported in their understanding of the module and its assessments. In this tutorial, students also present an essay plan for discussion and feedback in relation to the essay based assessment.
Tutorial 2: The second tutorial acts as an opportunity to discuss feedback on the essay assessment, ongoing progress in class and preparation for the presentation assessment. The students will present initial ideas for their presentation assessment which will be discussed with module leader or teaching staff on the module.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2500 words | 30.00 |
| Presentation | 15 mins individual presentation | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Due to the in-person format of the original presentation assessment, students will be asked to submit a recorded presentation to the module leader.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 07/02/2024
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