SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE

1. Name of Drama
Course/Module Drama
2. Course Code TSLB3233

3. Name(s) of academic Hamidah Binti Samsudin

staff

4. Rationale for the This course provides opportunities for students to enhance their language, knowledge and
inclusion of the creativity through selection and adaptation of drama, stagecraft, script writing, stage directing,
course/module in the drama techniques and stage performance.
programme

5. Semester and Year Semester 1 Year 2

offered

6. Total Student Total Guided and Independent

Face to Face Non Face To Face
Learning Time (SLT) Learning

L = Lecture L T P A L T P A
T = Tutorial
P = Practical 123
A = Assessment 19 26 - 0.5 19 39 - 19.5

7. Credit Value 3

8. Prerequisite (if any) None

9. Course Learning At the end of this course students will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Analyse the features and types of drama in written form.(C4, P5, A3, PLO3, CTPS2)
(CLO) 2. Adapt selected texts to write drama scripts based on various resources.(C5, A3, PLO3,
PLO6. CTPS3, LL1)
3. Produce a stage performance in groups. (C6, P7, PLO4, PLO5, CS3, TS4)
4. Write a critical analysis of the stage performance according to a given criteria. (C6,
PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL3 )

LEARNING TAXONOMIES
COGNITIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AFFECTIVE
DOMAIN DOMAIN DOMAIN

Internalizing values
(characterization)
Complex or overt
Guided response
Understanding
Remembering

Organization
Responding
Mechanism

Origination
Adaptation
Perception
Evaluating
Analyzing

Receiving
response
Applying

Creating

Valuing
Set

CLO

C C C C C C P P P P P P A A A A A
P7
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5
1 x x x
2 x x
3 x x
4 x

10. Transferable Skills: Critical Thinking Skills(CTPS5), Teamwork(TS4), Managing Information Skills and Life-Long
Learning Skills(LL3)

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11. Teaching-learning Teaching-learning strategy:
and assessment 1. Lecture
strategy 2. Tutorial

Assessment strategy:

Programme Learning Outcome Teaching and Learning Types of

(PLO) Strategies Assessment
PLO3 – Critical, Scientific Lecture Response to a play
and Problem Tutorial Adapted Script
solving Skills Dramatisation
Critical Analysis

PLO4 – Communicate and Lecture Dramatisation

cooperate effectively with Tutorial
various parties locally and
globally
PLO5 – Social Skills, Lecture Dramatisation
teamwork and Tutorial
responsibility
PLO6 – Life-long learning Lecture Adapted Script
and Managing Tutorial Critical Analysis
Information Skills

12. Synopsis This course focuses on introduction to drama, types of drama, adaptation of text, theatrical and
drama techniques, developing learner’s response to drama, preparation for stage performance of
a drama, stage performance and critical analysis of stage performance.

Kursus ini berfokus pada pengenalan kepada drama, jenis-jenis drama, pemilihan dan adaptasi
teks, teknik-teknik teater dan drama, menggalakkan percambahan pendapat terhadap drama,
persediaan pementasan drama, pementasan drama dan analisa kritis terhadap pementasan
yang dilakukan.

13. Mode of Delivery Lecture and tutorial,

14. Assessment Methods Coursework: 100%

and Types

Types of assessment Methods of assessment Percentage

Coursework Response to a play 15
Adapted script (1000 words) 25

Dramatisation (Group)
o Props preparation 30
o Stage Performance
Critical analysis of stage 30
performance (1200 words)

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15. Mapping of the PEO PEO PEO PEO PEO PEO
Course Learning 1 2 3 4 5 6
Outcomes to the
CLO1 x
Programme
Educational x x
Objectives CLO2

CLO3 x x

CLO4 x x

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Knowledgeable (LO1) and possess practical skills (LO2) in the teaching
PEO1
profession in line with the needs of the organisation and clients
Generate solutions to problems (LO3) in the teaching profession through
PEO2
scientific approach (LO3) innovatively, creatively and ethically (LO8).
Communicate(LO4) effectively to uphold Bahasa Melayu as a language of
PEO3
knowledge and strengthen the use of the English language
PEO4 Able to seek and manage relevant information from various sources (LO6)
Demonstrate entrepreneurial and managerial skills (LO7) and realise the
PEO5
needs of life-long learning (LO6) for career development.
Possess values and professionalism (LO8), leadership qualities(LO9),
PEO6
social skills, responsible and able to work as a team (LO5)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

CLO1 Analyze the features and types of drama in written form.(C4, P5,
A3,PLO3, CTPS2)
CLO2 Adapt selected texts to write drama scripts based on various resources.
(C5, A3, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS3, LL1)
CLO3 Produce a stage performance in groups. (C6, P7, PLO4, PLO5, CS3, TS4)

CLO4 Write a critical analysis of the stage performance according to a given

criteria. (C6, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL3 )

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16. Mapping of the
Course Learning PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9
Outcomes to the
Programme Learning CLO1 X
Outcomes CLO2 X X
CLO3 X X
CLO4 X X

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Use knowledge about the English language as well as knowledge and
PLO1 understanding of the theories and principles for the teaching and learning of
English as a Second Language
Model the correct and appropriate use of the English language and apply
PLO2 knowledge of pedagogical theories and principles to create learning
experiences according to the level of pupils’ development.
Apply reflective practices, problem-solving skills, scientific skills, research
PLO3 skills and creative and critical thinking skills in the Teaching of English as a
Second Language
Communicate and cooperate effectively with various parties locally and
PLO4
globally
Demonstrate the ability for, and show commitment and responsibility in
PLO5
working as a team
Recognise the need and capacity for continuous personal improvement by
PLO6 accessing and managing relevant information from various sources to
engage in life-long learning
Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills in responding to current
PLO7
trends and changes in education
Practise values, ethics, morality and professionalism in the teaching
PLO8
profession
Demonstrate responsibility in effective leadership as agent of change in the
PLO9
teaching profession

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

CLO1 Analyze the features and types of drama in written form.(C4, P5, A3,PLO3,
CTPS2)
CLO2 Adapt selected texts to write drama scripts based on various resources.
(C5, A3, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS3, LL1)
CLO3 Produce a stage performance in groups. (C6, P7, PLO4, PLO5, CS3, TS4)

CLO4 Write a critical analysis of the stage performance according to a given

criteria. (C6, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL3 )

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17. Content outline of the course/module and the

face Interaction
SLT per topic

Non Face-to-
Face-to-face
Interaction

Total SLT
Assessment

Assessment
Practical

Practical
Lecture

Tutorial

Lecture

Tutorial
1. Introduction to Drama

 Definition of drama
 Introduction to elements of drama, 2 1 2 1.5 6.5
types of drama – Comedy, Tragedy,
Tragi- comedy, Musical

2. Types of drama
 Comedy
 Types of comedy - Romantic Comedy, Satiric
comedy, Comedy of manners
 Features
- Plot structures –Three Act /Five Act
Structure
- Setting
- Characterisation
- Comic techniques 2 1 2 1.5 6.5
- Explore various texts (Choose two)
o The Brute ( A joke in one act by Anton
Chekov(English version by Eric Bentley
o The importance of Being Earnest by
Oscar Wilde
o As you like it by W. Shakespeare
o The School for Scandal by Richard
Sheridan
o Educating Rita by Wily Russell
o Atomic Jaya by Huzir Sulaiman
3. Types of drama
 Tragedy & Tragedy- comedy
 Features
- Plot structures-Three Act /
- Five Act Structure
- Setting
- Characterisation
- Explore various texts ( Choose two )
2 1 2 1.5 6.5
o Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
o A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen
o Trifles by Susan Glaspell
o Waiting For Godot by Samuel
Beckett
o A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine
Hansberry
o The Caretaker by Harold Pinter

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 4. Types of drama
 Musical Drama
 Features
- Plot structure - Three Act /Five Act
Structures
- Setting
- Characterisation
- Explore various texts (Choose two)

o Anna and the King of Siam ( based on a

novel by Margaret Landon) 2 1 2 1.5 6.5
o Phantom of the Opera by Andrew
Lloyd Webber
o Sound of Music by Howard Lindsay &
Russell Crouse
o Aladdin by Chad Beguelin
o Miss Saigon by Claude Michel
Schonberg and Alain Boubil
o The Methuen Anthology of Moden Asian
Plays Edited by Siyuan Liu and Kevin J.
wetmore,Jr.

5. Adaptation of texts
 Criteria for selection and adaptation of texts
 Techniques of text adaptation
 Exploration of various texts according to types
of drama 3 4 3 6 16
- Plot and action
- Setting
- Characterization
 Script writing and editing
6. Theatrical and drama techniques
 Stage directions for drama
 Usage of Stagecraft
- Music and sound effects
- Blocking.
- Voice projection 4 4 4 6 18
- Costumes and props

 Drama techniques
- miming, mirrors, statues, freeze frame,
tableau, hot seat
7. Preparation for Stage Performance of a
Drama (Comedy/Tragedy/Musical)

 Stage directing, stagecraft, drama techniques 4 9 4 13.5 30.5

with language focus.
 Preparation of Props

8. Stage Performance(Comedy/Tragedy/Musical)
 Performance - 3 - 4.5 7.5

9. Critical Analysis of Performance

 Feedback and review - 2 - 3 5

Coursework 0.5 19.5 20

Practical

Revision

Examination
Total 19 26 0.5 19 39 19.5 123

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 TOTAL FACE TO FACE AND NON-FACE Face to face Non face to face
TO FACE LEARNING TIME
Lecture 19 19

Tutorial 26 39

Response to a play (500

words) 3

Script Adaptation
5
(1000 words)
Dramatisation (Group)

Props preparation 4
Stage Performance 0.5 1.5
(30 minutes)

Critical analysis of stage

performance 6
(1200 words)
Total 45.5 77.5
Total SLT 123
Credit 3

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Kennedy,X.J. & Gioia,D.(2015) Literature: An introduction to Fiction,

th
Poetry, Drama and Writing, MLA Update Edition(13 Edition)
Pearson
18. Alfred,M. (2013) Then What Happens? Storytelling and adapting for
Additional references the theatre. Nick Hern Books

Andreach, R.J. (2014) Tragedy in the contemporary American Theatre

UPA

Dickinson, R., & Neelands, J. (2012). Improve your primary school

through drama. London: David Fulton Publishers

Gillette, J.M.(2012) Theatrical Design and Production: An Introduction

to scene design and construction, Lighting, Sound, Costume and
Make up McGraw-Hill Education

Madden,F. (2012) Exploring Literature: Writing and Arguing about

th
Fiction, Poetry, Drama and the Essay, 5 . Edition Pearson

Magee,J. (2015) The history of Drama: Playwright and their Plays

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Sulaiman,H. & Rowland,K. (2013) Huzir Sulaiman: Collected Plays

1998-2012. Singapore: Checkpoint Theatre

Taylor,M (2014) Studying Musical Theatre Palgrave

19. Other additional information None

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 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES MATRIX – PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
TSLB3233 Drama (3 Credits)

COURSE LEARNING PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES Teaching

OUTCOMES
PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO and Learning Assessment
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Strategies
1. Analyze the
features and types Lecture
Response to
of drama in written x Tutorial
a play
form.(C4, P5,
A3,PLO3, CTPS2)
2. Adapt selected
texts to write drama Adapted
Lecture
scripts based on Script
x x Tutorial
various resources.
(C5, A3, PLO3,
PLO6, CTPS3, LL1)
3. Produce a stage
performance in Lecture
groups. (C6, P7, x x Tutorial Dramatisation
PLO4, PLO5, CS3,
TS4)
4. Write a critical
analysis of the
stage performance Lecture
Critical
according to a x x Tutorial
Analysis
given criteria. (C6,
PLO3, PLO6,
CTPS5, LL3 )

Response to
a play
Lecture Script
TOTAL x x x x Tutorial Adaptation
Dramatisation
Critical
Analysis
Examination

Panel Members

No. Name Academic Qualification

1 Akmar binti Aminuddin
2 Noraida binti Mustafa
3 Miziana@Suhana binti Saboo
4 Hamidah binti Samsudin
M.Ed TESL Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
B.Ed. TESL (Hons) University of Kent,U.K.
Post Graduate Certificate in Trainer Development, University of
St. Mark and St. John, Plymouth,UK.
M.Ed. TESL , Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
B.Ed. TESL (Hons), Universiti Malaya
M.A TESL , Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
B.Ed TESL , Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
M.Ed Testing & Evaluation, UM
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Language & Literature Studies, USM
Certificate of Teaching (English Studies), MPPM

External Consultant:

No Name Designation University/Division

1. Dr Surinderpal Kaur Deputy Dean (Postgraduate Studies) Faculty of Languages and Linguistics,
University of Malaya.

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