SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

EDUCATION 4874

(E1.00)

SPECIAL TOPIC: DRAMA

Fall Semester, 1991

Instructor: ?

Dr. Sharon Baum

(September 3— November 29)

Thursdays, 4:30-8:20 p.m.

Location: MPX 7610

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 401/402, or equivalent.

DESCRIPTION

This course deals with theory, curricula and methodologies in drama education.

OBJECTIVES

To introduce students to a variety of approaches, techniques and sources for drama

teaching.

To acquaint students with pedagogical issues related to drama teaching.

To engage in critical discussion regarding the theoretical grounding for drama

education.

OUTLINE OF TOPICS

Aims of drama education; drama and theatre; drama as methodology; the roles of the

teacher; creativity and drama; evaluation; group dynamics; integrating the arts;

creative drama; improvisation; storytelling; choral dramatization; docudrama;

anthology; sound collage; film and video; media criticism; readers' theatre; scene

study; stagecraft; puppetry; theatre history; drama criticism.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Drama projects ?

40%

2. Theatre review ?

15%

Development of a drama unit

35%

Leading warm-up exercises, completion of

journals, and active participation in class projects ?

100/0

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10 DI SIR W

Booth, D., & Lundy, C. (1985). Improvisation: Learning Through Drama. Toronto:

Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Lundy, C., & Booth, D. (1983). Interpretation: Working With Scri

p ts. Toronto:

Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.?