Overview
In this unit you will investigate the plays and performance practices of Ben Jonson, Christopher (Kit) Marlowe and William Shakespeare. You will study these playwrights' use of language and the evolution of words. You will experiment with the playwrights' writing styles and short performance activities to allow a deep investigation of these writers for the stage. You will explore the stories and structure that make up the plots and plays by Shakespeare, Jonson and Marlowe, comparing their use of literary devices and theatrical techniques.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: Minimum of 72 credit points
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Offerings For Term 1 - 2027
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student feedback
Students enjoyed the practical approach to the playscripts
Continue to offer in-class readings and discussions of different play scripts by the three playwrights
Feedback from Student feedback
Students appreciated learning from each other in the peer review tasks
Continue to provide peer review and in-class opportunities for students to share their research and ideas