BA English Literature and Theatre Studies
Year 2
(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)
Learning outcomes
On completion of Level 2, students should have provided evidence of being able to:- demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of English studies and Theatre Studies;- use generic and subject-specific qualities, ie,> present a structured and coherent argument> have sound knowledge of critical terminology> have sound knowledge of linguistic terminology;- have experience of English literature from a range of literary periods and locations, especially those prior to 1800;- have a critical understanding of the importance of the literary, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature is written and read, especially those prior to 1800;- develop and deploy judiciously collaborative skills in the context of theatre practice;- have a sound understanding of the ways in which historical theatre texts may be adapted to speak to contemporary audiences;- have an understanding of a range of social and political applications for theatre practice;- have a knowledge of contemporary theatre practices which are not centred on the literary text;- have an awareness of the importance of the literary, theatrical, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature is written and read and theatre is practiced;- develop and deploy judiciously a range of critical skills;- develop and deploy judiciously a range of analytical skills;- develop and deploy judiciously collaborative skills in the context of theatre practice;- demonstrate a critical knowledge of up to two particular and specific literary and language fields, facilitated through the choice and pursuit of research-led option modules.
Transferable (key) skills
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment;- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility;- decision making.
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include: - demonstrating the knowledge and application of concepts, information and techniques relevant to the disciplines;- demonstrating the ability to construct an argument;- demonstrating the ability to carry out and present research;- demonstrating knowledge of English Literature, dramatic texts, 'performance texts' and theatre theory;- demonstrating the ability to work within a group towards performance-based presentations;- demonstrating the ability to be critical of scholarly work.