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DRA2006 - Research Methods in Drama and Theatre

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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.

Teaching is usually conducted in Norwegian but may take place in English.

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

Following courses must be passed before the course can be taken: DRA1014 or DRA1011 and DRA1012, DRA1002, DRA1001, DRA1003.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Drama and Theatre Studies
Contact information
Lecturer(s):

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 *
Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100

Release
2024-10-21

Submission
2024-11-05


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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.
Examination

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