Cultural Adaptation (DRAM103)

StaffDr Rebecca Hillman - Convenor
Credit Value30
ECTS Value15.00
NQF Level7
Pre-requisitesNone
Co-requisitesNone
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 ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
332670

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Guided independent study267Independent study
Scheduled learning and teaching activities33Lectures, seminars, and presentations

Formative assessment

Form of assessmentSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Draft of first half of one review400 words 1-9Written or oral
Essay plan500 words1-9Oral

Summative assessment (% of credit)

CourseworkWritten examsPractical exams
10000

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment% of creditSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Review essay401500 words1-9Written feedback
Essay602500 words1-9Written feedback

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessmentForm of re-assessmentILOs re-assessedTimescale for re-assessment
Review essayReview essay1-9Referral/Deferral period
EssayEssay1-9Referral/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