LANG 3100 Comedy and Tragedy: Dramas of Death and Rebirth
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102914
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Description This subject examines the writing, performance and theories of Western tragedy and comedy since their beginnings in the ancient world to modern times. In this subject, students read tragic and comic drama, some of which is in translation, as well as key theories of tragedy and comedy. The subject begins with the dramas of the Ancient Greeks, and through an examination of the plays and their context of production, students will be introduced to key ideas about tragedy's and comedy's structure, dialogue, staging, characterisation, audience, and central themes. The subject will trace the development of tragedy and comedy through key periods, including the Renaissance; and it may include a consideration of texts from the twentieth century onwards that have been written for media other than the stage. While tragedy and comedy are intimately linked with ideas about death and rebirth, the subject is closely concerned with the way in which moral choice lies at the heart of both genres.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Literature
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Incompatible Subjects LANG 2013 - Comedy and Tragedy
Restrictions
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in currently enrolled program.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Participation | 10 weeks | 10 | N | Individual |
Portfolio | 1,500 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Quiz | 4 quizzes 1 hour each (best 4 out of 5 quiz results) | 10 | N | Individual |
Essay | 2,000 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods