| Course Name |
(中) 戲劇導讀(一)(2059) |
| (Eng.) Introduction to Drama (I) |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
HSIEH,HSIN-YI |
| Department |
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2025-FALL |
| Course Description |
“Introduction to Drama (I)” is open to second-year (and above) undergraduates interested in the historical and literary development of Western drama, theatre, and performance, from the classical era through the Renaissance and up to the early twentieth century. This one-semester course explores a wide selection of dramatic works in English, including those originally written in other languages and later translated into English. With reference to key genres, theories, and social issues, the course guides students to engage both as readers and audience members. Through tragedies, comedies, and works that blur the boundaries between the two, students will examine characters and language, themes and plots, forms and structures, types and styles, settings and contexts, as well as other dramaturgical and theatrical elements. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| “Introduction to Drama (I)” endeavours to familiarise students with the concepts of drama, theatre, and play as they relate to art, literature, religion, entertainment, culture, and life. This semester will place special emphasis on the following categories: ancient Greek masterpieces by Sophocles and Aristophanes; medieval mystery plays by anonymous writers (16th century); early modern works by Shakespeare and Molière (16th and 17th centuries); comedies of manners by Richard Brinsley Sheridan (18th century); and early forms of modern drama (from the late 19th century to the aftermath of World War I) by Henrik Ibsen, Anton Chekhov, and George Bernard Shaw, all of whom contributed to the development of realism. |
| 1.Foreign language skills |
| 2.Professional expertise |
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| topic Discussion/Production |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
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| Attendance |
| Assignment |
| Study Outcome |
| Quiz |
| Other |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
(W1)
A. Course Description
B. Grouping
(Ps. A more detailed version of syllabus will be introduced in class and uploaded to NCHU iLearning when the new semester commences.) |
| Week 2 |
(W2)
Introduction: On Drama |
| Week 3 |
(W3)
Oedipus Rex |
| Week 4 |
(W4)
Oedipus Rex
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| Week 5 |
(W5)
The Second Shepherds’ Play
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| Week 6 |
(W6)
The Second Shepherds’ Play
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| Week 7 |
(W7)
Hamlet
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| Week 8 |
(W8)
A. Midterm Progress Review
B. Hamlet
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| Week 9 |
(W9)
Hamlet |
| Week 10 |
(W10)
The School for Scandal |
| Week 11 |
(W11)
The School for Scandal |
| Week 12 |
(W12)
The School for Scandal |
| Week 13 |
(W13)
The Cherry Orchard |
| Week 14 |
(W14)
The Cherry Orchard |
| Week 15 |
(W15)
Final Project Presentation |
| Week 16 |
(W16)
Final Result (On-Line) |
self-directed
learning |
02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
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| Evaluation |
I. Attendance, Pop Tasks, and Class Participation 40%
II. Midterm Progress Review 20%
III. Final Project 40%
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| Textbook & other References |
Miller, Jordan Y. The Heath Introduction to Drama. 5th ed. Lexinton: Heath, 1996. (or, any online editions of selected plays, ex. Amazon Kindle or Google Books).
Some supplementary materials will be available on iLearning. |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
NCHU iLearning (https://lms2020.nchu.edu.tw/)
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| Office Hours |
15:00-17:00, Tuesday
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| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| 04.Quality Education 05.Gender Equality 09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10.Reduced Inequalities 11.Sustainable Cities and Communities 12.Responsible Consumption 16.Peace and Justice 17.Partnerships for the Goals | include experience courses：N |
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