Course - Research Methods in Drama and Theatre - DRA2006
DRA2006 - Research Methods in Drama and Theatre
About
New from the academic year 2023/2024
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course is an introduction to research methods in drama and theatre. The most common research methods in theatre studies will be presented and how they may be used in various drama and theatre-specific contexts, such as literary studies, research investigating other people's work and research addressing the students' own work. The students will learn to formulate relevant research questions and develop research design in alignment with their own research interests in drama and theater studies. The aim of the course is to prepare the students for the bachelor thesis.
The course is compulsory for being admitted to the bachelor thesis course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
- Basic knowledge of research methods in drama and theatre studies
- Expanded knowledge of practices within drama and theatre-related research
Skills
- Skills in academic writing
- Ability to formulate and limit a drama and theatre-relate research topic
- Ability to assess and develop a relevant research design
Learning methods and activities
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars. Students are expected to participate actively in work group and individual presentations.
Compulsory work
- 80 % compulsory attendance
- Individual presentation (and participation as an opponent) must be approved before the final exam (approved/not approved)
Compulsory assignments
- 80 % compulsory presence
- Individual presentation
Further on evaluation
Semester dissertation 2000 words.
The semester dissertation requires that the compulsory literature is included, as well as the student's own literature list of minimum 150 pages.
Grades A-F.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Drama and Theatre (BDRAMA)
Required previous knowledge
The candidate must be enrolled in the bachelor programme in drama and theatre.
Following courses must be passed before the course can be taken: DRA1011, DRA1012, DRA1002, DRA1001, DRA1003.
(or equivalent 60stp course from another institution)
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Drama and Theatre Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2023-10-23Submission
2023-11-06
10:00
INSPERA
10:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"