Computers in Education
This subject will not be offered in 1980.
Prerequisite. Mathematics B41 and one other Mathematics B subject.
4 points
Syllabus
History of computers and computing. Simulation and its uses in education. Turing machines.
Computers: data structures, operating systems, compiler techniques, social implications;
computers in education.
Assessment
Based on examinations and/or assignments.
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DRAMA Al (DRA01) 5 points
Seven hours of practical drama workshops a week during the first half of the year.
This subject is normally taken in conjunction with Drama A2.
Special Requirement
Students must accept the demand for regular practical work and attendance.
Prerequisite: Nil.
Syllabus
The first year program is seen as a general and practical introduction to the range of developmental drama. The main elements emphasised are dramatic form, improvisation, interpersonal awareness, language, and movement These elements are to be seen wherever possible within the context of educational practice and theory. Additional elements arise out of these basic activities and include experience in varied media — puppetry, mask, make-up.
theatre technology, sound, music. film, video, design and crafts. (lt is emphasised that experience in any of these areas is limited in this introductory, group-oriented program. The opportunity for studies in depth is provided in the Drama B, C and D programs.)
Books
There are no specific titles recommended for preliminary reading. Students are referred to relevant texts from time to time throughout the program.
Assessment
There are no formal examinations although students are required to complete some written work such as assignments or class papers throughout the program. The progress of each student will be considered at the end of each subject unit and recommendation to continue in the program will be given if all work has been completed satisfactorily. Stress is placed upon the student's ability to conceive, plan, carry out, and evaluate any project undertaken.
DRAMA A2 (DRA02) 4 points
Seven hours of practical drama workshops a week during the second half of the year.
This subject is normally taken in conjunction with Drama Al.
Special Requirements
Students must accept the demand for regular practical work and attendance.
Prerequisite: Nil.
Syllabus
There is a continuing emphasis on dramatic form, improvisation, interpersonal awareness, language and movement as in Drama Al, to be seen within the context of educational practice and theory.
Books
There are no specific titles recommended for preliminary reading. Students are referred to relevant texts from time to time throughout the program.
Assessment As for Drama At.
DRAMA B01 (DRB01) 6 points
Drama Education B
The equivalent of four hours class time a week throughout the year. These sessions may take a variety of forms, e.g. lecture, film screening, seminar, discussion, or practical workshop with children.
Note: This subject and Drama CO1 are prerequisites for BEd (Secondary) students wishing to
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take Method of Teaching—Drama. This subject is also a prerequisite for School Studies C33 (Drama in Primary Education—Advanced) for DTP/BEd (Primary) students. It is strongly recommended for students considering entry into the BEd (Primary) fourth year discipline-based drama program.
Prerequisite: Drama Al and A2 or approved equivalents.
Syllabus
In this fundamental background study the following areas are covered: the development of the discipline of drama in pnmary and secondary education; the application of drama in primary and secondary schools as a teaching method and as a subject in its own right; the relationship between drama, play and child development Students are provided with the opportunity to explore areas of special personal interest as individual research topics. Approximately half of the workload is devoted to practical drama projects with community or school groups.
Books
Gorman, R M Discovering Piaget a guide for teachers Columbus: Merrill 1972 Slade. P Child Drama London: OUP 1954
Way, B Development through Drama London: Longman 1967 Assessment
Students are required to complete some written work such as assignments or class papers throughout the year. Each student pursues the subject program by entering into a written contract with the relevant member of staff, for which the two parties are mutually responsible. Each of the following aspects of the student's work will be specified in the contract:
(a) quality of day-to-day participation in each of the group activities;
(b) reading and individual research which, together with group findings, must be documented;
(c) individual assignments based on a particular application of the work studied in the subject;
(d) contribution to the preparation and conduct of a group-based activity.
DRAMA 602 (DRBO2) 6 points
Drama Core Studies B
The equivalent of four hours class time a week throughout the year. Sessions take a variety of forms, eg. lectures, film screenings, seminars and practical workshops.
Special Requirement
Students must accept the demand for regular practical work and attendance.
Prerequisite Drama Al and A2 or approved equivalents.
Syllabus
The subject aims to develop further the student's ability to use the dramatic form consciously.
Work is centred on the development of a sound background of knowledge and skills attained by exploring the relationship between drama and theatre, improvisation, movement, and the visual and oral modes of communication.
Books
Burnstein. C 8 Bell, d Into the Life of Things London: English Speaking Board 1972 Esslin, M An Anatomy of Drama London: Temple Smith 1976
Foster, R Knowing in My Bones London: AMC Black 1976
Fry, D Homo loquens — man as a talking animal London: CUP 1977 Assessment
As for Drama 801.
DRAMA BO3 (DRBO3) 6 points
Drama and Theatre B
The equivalent of four class hours a week throughout the year. Sessions take a variety of forms, e.g. seminar groups, practical workshops, rehearsal sessions and performances. Some of the sessions will demand attendance on evenings and weekends.
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Special Requirements
Students must accept the demand for regular practical work and attendance.
Prerequisite: Drama Al and A2 or approved equivalents.
Syllabus
The focus of the subject is a study of the aesthetic perspectives of drama. In addition to participating fully in workshops, students are expected to read a variety of plays, writings on theatrical theory, and accounts of contemporary and past performances. Students are required to prepare regular written submissions and to submit a detailed evaluation of the year's work at the end of the unit
Preliminary Reading
Brook, P The Empty Space Harmondsworth: Penguin 1973
Students will be referred to other relevant texts from time to time throughout the year.
Assessment As for Drama Bot.
DRAMA B04 (DRB04) 6 points
Drama Project Study B
The equivalent of four class hours a week throughout the year. Sessions take a variety of forms, depending on the nature of the project selected, e.g. lectures, seminars, practical workshops or performance work.
Special Requirement
Students must accept the demand for regular practical work and attendance.
Prerequisite: Drama Al and A2 or approved equivalents.
Syllabus
Students select a particular project from several offered. These are designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in a group task which involves either the exploration of a specific theme using dramatic techniques, the extension of existing skills in a specific area of interest, or the sustained exploration of a specific aspect of drama or drama education. The projects will be offered in timetabled hours during the week. In 1980 offerings may include a sound project a puppetry project, and a theatre in education project. Students will be expected to submit a detailed evaluation of the project at the end of the unit.
Books
Students will be referred to relevant texts from time to time throughout the year.
Assessment As for Drama B01.
DRAMA CO1 (DRC01) 6 points
Drama Education C
Two 2-hour sessions a week throughout the year.
Note: This subject is a prerequisite for continuation to Method of Teaching—Drama in fourth year for BEd (Secondary) students.
Prerequisite: Drama B01 or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus
Students are involved in extending their understanding of the background to drama education commenced in Drama B01. The unit is practical in nature and concentrates on developing basic teaching competencies using drama both as a method of teaching and as a subject in its own right. To this end, special emphasis is placed on practical work within community and educational institutions of various kinds.
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Books
Courtney, R Play, Drama and Thought 3rd edn London: Cassell & Collier-Macmillan 1974 Seely, J In Context: language and drama in the secondary school London: OUP 1954 Wagner, B J Dorothy Heathcote: Drama as a learning medium Washington: National Education
Association 1976 Assessment As for Drama B01.
DRAMA CO2 (DRCO2) 6 points
Drama Core Studies C
The equivalent of four hours class time a week throughout the year. Sessions may take a variety of forms, e.g. lectures, film screenings, seminars and practical workshops.
Special Requirements
Students must accept the demand for regular practical work and attendance.
Prerequisite: Drama B02 or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus
The subject aims to pursue the core studies in drama which were commenced in second year.
The work involves an extension of the content and skills attained in exploring the relationship between drama and theatre, improvisation, movement, and the visual and oral modes of communication. Opportunity to pursue studies in areas not previously covered will be provided.
Books
As for Drama B02.
Assessment As for Drama B01.
DRAMA CO3 (DRC03) 6 points
Drama and Theatre C
The equivalent of four class hours a week throughout the year. Sessions take a variety of forms, e.g. seminar groups, practical workshops, rehearsal sessions and performances. Some of the sessions will demand attendance on evenings and weekends.
Special Requirements
Students must accept the demand for regular practical work and attendance.
Prerequisite:Credit of 6 points in Drama at the Group 2 level, or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus
The focus of the subject is a study of the aesthetic perspectives of drama. In addition to partici- pating fully in workshops, students are expected to read a variety of plays, writings on theatrical theory, and accounts of contemporary and past performances. Students are required to prepare regular written submissions and to submit a detailed evaluation of their work at the end of the unit, including a discussion of possible applications of the work studied to educational situations.
Preliminary Reading
Roose-Evans, J Experimental Theatre New York: Discus-Avon 1970
Students will be referred to relevant texts from time to time throughout the year.
Assessment As for Drama B01.
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DRAMA C04 (DRC04) 6 points
Drama Project Study C
The equivalent of four class hours a week throughout the year. The sessions take a variety of forms, depending on the nature of the project selected, e.g. lectures, seminars, practical workshops or performance work.
Special Requirement
Students must accept the demand for regular practical work and attendance.
Prerequisite: Credit of 6 points in Drama at the Group 2 level, or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus
Students select a particular project from several offered. These are designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in a group task which involves either the exploration of a specific theme using dramatic techniques, the extension of existing skills in a specific area of interest, or the sustained exploration of a specific aspect of drama or drama education. The projects will be offered in timetabled hours during the week. In 1980 the offerings may include a sound project a puppetry project, and a theatre in education project. Students will be expected to submit a detailed evaluation of the project at the end of the unit, including a discussion of possible applications of the work studied to educational situations. Students who have previously completed project studies are expected to select a project from an area different from that covered in the earlier work.
Books
Students will be referred to relevant texts from time to time throughout the year.
Assessment As for Drama Bot.
DRAMA D21 (DRD21) 5 points
This fourth year drama subject for those students wishing to pursue a special project or research study involves the equivalent of four hours a week throughout the year but, as it is an individual project, the time can be covered within one or two semesters.
Special Requirements
All projects undertaken in Drama D21 will be student-initiated and only those students with positive submissions involving original thought and approach will be enrolled in the subject. All students applying to undertake Drama D21 will be interviewed for selection. Submissions should include statements covering:
(a) past activities in the Drama Department,
(b) reasons for wishing to undertake a research study or special project, (c) an outline of the proposed study or project.
Prerequisite: Credit of 12 points in Drama at the Group 2 level, or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus
Each student will nominate the method of presentation for his/her project or study, e.g. written submission, film, tape, performance, seminar with appropriate professional group, etc. If the finding does not take the form of a written submission, an outline of work done is required for Drama Department records. Submissions and outlines must be typed and two copies submitted.
The project will be seen as an individual concern, even though it may involve work done within a group project.
Books
Each student will be referred to the texts relevant to his/her project or study.
Assessment
Each student will be allocated to a member of the teaching staff of the Drama Department who will act as a consultant. The consultant will observe the development of the work undertaken and will be available for regular discussions. Students must consult regularly as required by the
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consultant Emphasis is placed upon self-assessment in terms of the initial contract. The student may renegotiate the terms of the original contract; however, this renegotiation must occur with co- ordinating staff and the consultant immediately it is obvious that the terms of the original contract cannot be met or need to be modified.
DRAMA D22 (DRD22) 4 points
This subject which consists of student-initiated drama workshops involves the equivalent of three hours a week throughout the year. Initial workshops will be conducted by staff.
Special Requirement
Students must accept the demand for regular practical work and attendance.
Prerequisite: Credit of 12 points in Drama at the Group 2 level, or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus
The workshop prgram will be decided by students enrolled in the subject in consultation with members of staff.
Books
There are no specific titles recommended for preliminary reading. Students will be referred to relevant texts from time to time throughout the year.
Assessment
Students are required to complete some written work such as assignments or class papers throughout the year. Each student pursues both the specialised educational studies and the workshops by entering into contracts with the relevant staff, for which the two parties are mutually responsible. The completion of the tasks specified in the contract is to be to their mutual satisfaction. Stress is placed upon the student's ability to conceive, plan, carry out and evaluate any project undertaken.
DRAMA—ENGLISH (DRCOO) 12 points
Three 2-hour classes a week throughout the year.
Special Requirement
Theatre visits will be organised in which students will be expected to participate.
Prerequisite: Credit of 12 points in either English or Drama at the Group 2 level.
Syllabus
The major emphasis is detailed work on a number of plays, chosen to cover some of the major periods in the history of theatre, and to show something of the range of possibilities for scripted drama. Of special concern in this study will be: discovering the experience offered by the play through both critical analysis and practical drama work, the play in the theatre of its own time, an exploration of its possibilities in the modern theatre, and an attempt to relate the work done on the play to the classroom.
Work will be done on drama as an instrument of language development, both in its use as a stimulus to expressive writing, and in its use in improving oral skills.
Preliminary Reading
Brook, P The Empty Space Harmondsworth: Penguin 1972 Courtney. R Teaching Drama London: Cassell 1965 Styan, J L Drama. Stage and Audience London: CUP 1975 Texts
Bowskill. D Acting and Stagecraft: Made Simple London: W H Allen 1973 Sophocles Oedipus the King New York: Washington Square 1967 Euripides The Bacchae New York: Washington Square 1968 Shakespeare, W A Midsummer Night's Dream New York: Signet 1964 Shakespeare, W Macbeth New York: Signet 1963
Chekhov, A Uncle Vanya Harmondsworth: Penguin 1959
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Brecht B The Caucasian Chalk Circle London: Methuen 1963 Beckett S Play London: Faber 1968
Beckett S Not l London: Faber 1973
Williamson, D The Removalists Sydney: Currency Press 1972
(Note: The lists of plays above will be the starting-point for work in the subject but students will be expected to read widely around the plays set and at times buy copies of other related plays) Assessment
Based on class participation and the satisfactory completion of assignments.
ECONOMICS A (ECA00) 9 points
Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour tutorial class a week throughout the year.
Credit may not be granted for this subject as well as for Economics Al and/or A2.
Special Requirements
Tutorial work is an integral part of the subject and attendance at classes is compulsory. A satisfactory standard of tutorial work must be attained for a pass in the subject.
Prerequisite: Nil.
Syllabus
The subject examines the methodology and contribution of economics to contemporary social and economic problems in Australia today. Brief comparisons are drawn with other economic systems.
The subject comprises a study of those forces which affect resource allocation, consumer behaviour, prices and outputs of goods and services, pollution, unemployment and inflation.
Books
A detailed reading list will be issued at the commencement of the subject Assessment
One 2-hour paper in mid-year will comprise 30 per cent of the assessment one 2-hour paper at the end of the year — 30 per cent of the assessment and assignments and exercises throughout the year — 40 per cent of the assessment.
ECONOMICS B1 (ECB01) 12 points
Macro-Economics
Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour tutorial class a week throughout the year.
Special Requirements
Tutorial work is an integral part of the subject and attendance at classes is compulsory. A satisfactory standard of tutorial work must be attained for a pass in the subject
Prerequisite: Economics Al and A2, or an approved equivalent Syllabus
A subject in advanced macro-economic theory and policy with the aim of the student being able to analyse, interpret and evaluate the economic policy of the Australian market capitalist system.
The major emphasis is on inflation and unemployment.
Preliminary Reading
Trevithick, J A Inflation Harmondsworth: Penguin 1977 Text
Shapiro, E Macroeconomic Analysis 4th edn New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1978 OECD Towards Full Employment and Price Stability Paris 1977
Addition reading lists are distributed during the subject
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Assessment
One 2-hour examination in mid-year, one 2-hour examination at the end of the year, and two essays set during the year.
ECONOMICS Cl (ECC01) 4 points
Public
Fi
nanceTwo 1-hour seminars a week throughout the year. Classes are not held during periods of School Experience.
Special Requirement
Seminar participation is an intergral part of the subject and attendance at classes is compulsory.
Prerequisite: Economics B1 or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus
The subject examines:
(a) the economic. equity and welfare effects of government monetary and fiscal policies upon the political-economic system,
(b) the economic and functional effects of inter-government finance,
(c) the impact of government policy upon the structure and path of the Australian economy during the past decade.
Text
Groenewegen, P Public Finance in Australia, Theory and Practice Sydney: Prentice-Hall 1979 Additional reading lists are distributed during the subject.
Assessment
Assignments set during the year and class participation comprise the assessment.
ECONOMICS C2 (ECCO2) 4 points
International Economics
Two 1-hour seminars a week throughout the year. Classes are not held during periods of School Experience.
Special Requirement
Seminar participation is an integral part of the subject and attendance at classes is compulsory.
Prerequisite: Economics B1 or B2, or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus
A study of theories of free trade and protection; the Australian Balance of Payments; exchange rates, tariffs and other weapons of balance of payments control; the conflict between internal and external balance, international capital movements; the international monetary system; and current international issues
Preliminary Reading
Perkins, J O N Australia in the World Economy 3rd edn Melbourne: Sun 1979 Texts
Grubel, H G International Economics Homewood: Irwin 1977
Kindleberger, C P & Lindert, P H International Economics 6th edn Homewood: Irwin 1978 Snape, R H International Trade and The Australian Economy latest edn Croydon (Vic): Longman Assessment
Assignments set during the year and class participation comprise the assessment.