Ri Bis04 Critical Appreciation of Drama Sem 1 2016 2017

BIS3043
Critical
Appreciation of
Drama
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
Department of English Language and Literature
Faculty of Languages and Communication
Sultan Idris Education University
SESSION 2016/2017
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UPSI(ISO)/FAK/PdP/P01/RI(BI)
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Head of Departments Verification:
Date:
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
Faculty
Department
Semester
Session
Course
Course Code
Credit Hour
Prerequisite
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Languages and Communication

English Language and Literature
1
2016/2017
CRITICAL APPRECIATION OF DRAMA
BIS3043
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LECTURERS INFORMATION:
Name
Dr. Lajiman Janoory
E-mail
lajiman@fbk.upsi.edu.my
Tel. No.
6118/012-5765193
Room No.
L3-B19 IPSI BUILDING
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
This course exposes students to plays written in the Elizabethan era especially
Shakespearean drama as well as contemporary works by modern playwrights. Plays
written by Malaysians including translated works would also be introduced. Students will
be taken through the process of analyzing and understanding the elements of drama and
evaluation of drama.
(Kursus ini mendedahkan pelajar kepada drama yang ditulis semasa era Elizabethan
terutamanya drama Shakespeare. Termasuk juga ialah drama penulis moden. Drama
oleh dramatis Malaysia, termasuk karya terjemahan juga akan diperkenalkan. Pelajar
akan dilatih menganalisa dan memahami elemen-elemen dan cara penilaian drama.)
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RATIONALE OF THE COURSE:

This is a minor course compulsory for students who major in Teaching of English as a
Second Language (TESL) in all degree programmes. The course provides students with
the ability to do critical thinking in their interpretation and analysis of texts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Interpret the elements and conventions of drama (C6)(C2)
2. Adapt style, plot and characters in discussion of selected drama (P6)(C4)
3. Exemplify issues and themes in discussion of selected drama (A5)(C3)
4. Communicate effectively and work as a team in presentations (CS3)(C4)
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
Reflective, analysis and communication skills.
REFERENCES:
MAIN TEXTS:
Greek tragedy- Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

Renaissance/Shakespearean Play- Macbeth
Modern/Realist Drama- A Dolls House by Henrik Ibsen
American drama- Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
MAIN REFERENCES:
Beardwood, R. (2009). Literature for Senior Students. Sydney: Insight
Dillon, J. (2007). The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeares Tragedies. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press
Mackey, S & Simon Cooper. (2000). Drama and Theatre Studies: Cheltenham, UK:
Stanley Thornes
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:
Greenwald, M.L., Schultz R. & Pomo R.D. (2002) Anthology of Drama and Theater:
A Global Perspective. New York: Longman.
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METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:
Activity
KOM
group performance
BKMM
PBPM
Individual
essay/forum
KKBP
KKU
KKP
EM
/
/
Abbreviation
Skills
KOM
Communication Skill
BKMM
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
PBPM
Continuous Learning and Information Management
KKBP
Team Work Skills
KKU
Entrepreneurial Skills
KKP
Leadership Skill
EM
Professional Ethics and Moral
STUDENTs PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
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Course work
Percentage
Details
LO
Essay
LO2
10%
Online Discussion
LO1
10%
Drama Performance
LO4
40%
Final Exam
LO1, LO2, LO3
60%
40%
Total
100%
GRADING SCALE:
Points interval
GPA/CGPA
80 100
4.00
A-
75 79
3.75
B+
70 74
3.50
65 69
3.00
B-
60 64
2.75
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C+
55 59
2.50
50 54
2.00
C-
45 49
1.75
D+
40 44
1.50
35 39
1.00
0 34
SOFT SKILS GRADING SCALE:

Scale
4
Excellent
Good
Moderate
Weak
Rubrics as in Buku Kemahiran

Insaniah/Soft skills
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WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE:

*Abbreviatio
n
Activity
Abbreviatio
n
Assessment
*Optional
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Week
Chapter/Topic
Learning outcomes
Soft
skills
Learning &
Teaching
Activities
Assess
ment
At the end of each week, the

students should be able to:
Introduction to the course and instructional

plan
A Brief History of Drama
Interpret the elements and conventions

of drama
LL
Lecture
/discussion
Students should be able to explain the

history of drama and the types of
performance spaces
What is the Theatre?

Performance Spaces
Elements of a play:
plot
character
point of view
setting
diction
tone
symbolism
theme

of drama
LL
Lecture
/discussion
LL
Students should be able to recognize

the many elements of drama
Examples from Trifles by Susan Glaspell
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Background of Greek Theatre
Greek Tragedy

of Greek tragedy
LL
Lecture
/discussion
CS
LL
Lecture
/discussion
Students should be able to appreciate

the historical background of Greek
theatre and drama
Lecture
4
Sophocles
Oedipus Rex analysis
5
Discussion & Reflection

Renaissance/Shakespearean DramaMacbeth
Exemplify issues and themes in

discussion of selected Greek drama
Students should be able to analyse in
depth issues in the text selected
discussion of selected Renaissance
drama
drama
drama
KOM
PSK
KOM
PSK
KOM
PSK
Lecture
/discussion
ASSIGN
MENT
Lecture
/discussion
Lecture
/discussion
VIEWING
OF MOVIE
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8
A Dolls House by Henrik Ibsen
Close analysis of A Dolls House
9
A Dolls House by Henrik Ibsen
Close analysis of A Dolls House
10
11

discussion of selected realist drama
American Drama- Death of a Salesman by

Arthur Miller
viewing of drama
discussion session-live dramatic
Lecture
/discussion


discussion of selected realist drama
LL
CS
Lecture
/discussion


of drama
Arthur Miller
Drama and society in the US
Lecture
LL
CS
LL
CS
Lecture
/discussion

Discuss style, plot and characters in

discussion of selected drama
LL
CS
Lecture
/discussion
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performance vs. the silver screen
Communicate effectively and work as a

team in presentations
12
Arthur Miller
Text analysis

LL
CS
Lecture
/discussion

12
Performance
Arthur Miller
Text analysis

LL
CS

Revision
14
Revision
recall important terms and concepts and

justify opinions and analysis of the
selected plays
TUTORIAL/LAB/WORKSHOP PLAN
11/13
No
Title
Interpret the elements and

conventions of drama (C6)(C2)
PBPM
Learning &
Teaching
Activities
lecture/discussion
Trifles
Adapt style, plot and characters in

discussion of selected drama (P6)
(C4)
PBPM
lecture/discussion
Online
Forum
3.
Oedipus Rex

discussion of selected drama (A5)
(C3)
PSK/KOM
lecture/discussion
Online
Forum
4.
Oedipus Rex

(C3)
PSK/KOM
lecture/discussion
Online
Forum
PSK/KOM
lecture/discussion
Online
Forum
PSK/KOM
lecture/discussion
Online
Forum
PSK/KOM
lecture/discussion
Online
Forum
1.
Introduction to
Drama
2.
Learning
Outcome
Soft Skills
Assessmen
t
Online
Forum
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Communicate effectively and work

as a team in presentations (CS3)
(C4)
5.
Macbeth

(C3)
(C4)
6.
Macbeth

(C3)
(C4)
7.
Macbeth

(C3)
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Reminder:
1. Students must attend all lectures, tutorials, laboratory, studio or other activities related to the course, including courses with no final
examination (perkara 4.1dan 4.3)
2. Student with attendance of less than 80% will not be allowed to sit for final examination. (perkara 4.2)
3. Perkara 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 can be waived for students who suffer from health problems and must be certified by government or UPSI panel clinic
medical officer.
4. Student who has to represent UPSI/State/Country in activity that is directed by the government or UPSI, is required to obtain a
recommendation letter from the Dean and must be approved by the Academic Affairs Division.
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BIS3043

Languages and Communication

Dr. Lajiman Janoory

L3-B19 IPSI BUILDING

RATIONALE OF THE COURSE:

Greek tragedy- Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

Continuous Learning and Information Management

Team Work Skills

Professional Ethics and Moral

STUDENTs PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

LO1, LO2, LO3

SOFT SKILS GRADING SCALE:

Rubrics as in Buku Kemahiran

WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE:

At the end of each week, the

Introduction to the course and instructional

Interpret the elements and conventions

Students should be able to explain the

What is the Theatre?

Interpret the elements and conventions

Students should be able to recognize

Examples from Trifles by Susan Glaspell

Greek tragedy- Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

Interpret the elements and conventions

Students should be able to appreciate

Discussion & Reflection

Exemplify issues and themes in

Exemplify issues and themes in

American Drama- Death of a Salesman by

Students should be able to analyse in

Exemplify issues and themes in

Students should be able to analyse in

Interpret the elements and conventions

Students should be able to analyse in

Discuss style, plot and characters in

performance vs. the silver screen

Communicate effectively and work as a

Exemplify issues and themes in

Students should be able to analyse in

Exemplify issues and themes in

Students should be able to analyse in

recall important terms and concepts and

Interpret the elements and

Adapt style, plot and characters in

Exemplify issues and themes in

Exemplify issues and themes in

Communicate effectively and work

Exemplify issues and themes in

Exemplify issues and themes in

Exemplify issues and themes in

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