- Overview
- Module description
Cultural Adaptation (DRAM103)
Staff | Dr Rebecca Hillman - Convenor |
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Credit Value | 30 |
ECTS Value | 15.00 |
NQF Level | 7 |
Pre-requisites | None |
Co-requisites | None |
Duration of Module | Term 1: 11 weeks; |
Module aims
This module aims to:
- Introduce you to the concept of cultural adaptation, with reference to a wide range of potential cultures, and to such related concepts as globalisation, diaspora, postcolonialism, interculturalism and identity
- You will discuss examples of cultural adaptation within their own cultures, and study how these may be best analysed using the theories to which they have been introduced
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. Reflexively locate yourself within your own cultural histories and values
- 2. Evidence an understanding of the role of performance and arts in different cultural contexts
- 3. Understand the complexities of communicating and adapting texts, events, and performances between cultures
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 4. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the area under investigation, employing relevant conceptual frameworks and creative processes to the topic of investigation
- 5. Evaluate, analyse and interpret complex, incomplete or contradictory research resources in order to develop in-depth arguments through critical reflection
- 6. Demonstrate an ability to construct concise, structured, analytical academic arguments and critiques of complex ideas
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 7. Deal with complex ideas both analytically and creatively, evidencing self-direction, initiative and responsibility
- 8. Organise a complex process of independent, advanced research
- 9. Express and communicate complex ideas, clearly and concisely, in written form at a high level of competence
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Introduction to cultural adaptation
- Introduction to ways of thinking about cultural adaptation
- Key concepts (diaspora, globalisation, postmodernism)
- Small group discussions on selected readings
- Small group discussions
- Presentations of essay plans and discussions
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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33 | 267 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Guided independent study | 267 | Independent study |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 33 | Lectures, seminars, and presentations |
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Draft of first half of one review | 400 words | 1-9 | Written or oral |
Essay plan | 500 words | 1-9 | Oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Review essay | 40 | 1500 words | 1-9 | Written feedback |
Essay | 60 | 2500 words | 1-9 | Written feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Review essay | Review essay | 1-9 | Referral/Deferral period |
Essay | Essay | 1-9 | Referral/Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be required to submit a further literature review. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will count for 100% of the final mark and will be capped at 50%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Rushdie, S. (1991). Imaginary Homelands: Essays and criticism 1981-1991. London, Granta Books. File
- Lo & Gilbert 'Towards a Topography of Cross-Cultural Theatre Praxis' File
- Ley, Graham 'Discursive Embodiment: theatre as adaptation' File
- Lin, Shen, ‘Farewell and Come Back, My Concubine: Female Impersonation on the Chinese Stage’, in eds Fischer Lichte, Jost and Jain, The Politics of Interweaving Performance Cultures: beyond postcolonialism, pp 60-76 URL
- Balme, Christopher, 'Intermediality' URL
- French, Sarah, 'Talkin' Up To the White Woman' File
- Bharucha 'Theatre and The World' - electronic copy available through the library
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- Cultural adaptations available on Exeter Digital Archives
- DVD of documents and video-excerpts of AHRC British Asian theatre project
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
2011
Last revision date
13/05/2022
Key words search
culture, adaptation, performance, globalisation, interculturalism