History of Drama and Performance 1 (16 credits) - DRAH1504

The module focuses on the origin and development of drama and theatre practices by thematically exploring the history of the theatre, from traditional African Theatre to Renaissance theatre.  

Drama and Performance Studies 1 (20 credits) - DRAT1605 

Students are exposed to different genres and styles, semiotic theory and dramaturgical text analysis theory, movement, speech and basic acting techniques.

Performance Practice 1 (20 credits) - THEP1505 

The module is the practical implementation of theories studied in the DRAT1605 module.

Technical Management and Scenography 1 (16 credits) - THET1504 

The module focuses on the basic theory of technical aspects of the performing arts (décor/scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes, theatre safety and stage management).

NOTE: The first year major and compulsory modules are prerequisites to advance to second year level.


One elective module from the following list of subjects (32 credits)

Afrikaans and Dutch

Introduction to the Afrikaans and Dutch Literature: Periods of Emancipation - AFNL1634
Introduction to Afrikaans Linguistics - AFNT1644

English
Reading Literature: An Introduction to Reading, Writing and Critical Textual Analysis - ENGL1514
Reading Literature, Film and Culture - ENGL1624

Psychology

Introduction to Psychology - PSIN1514
Developmental Psychology - PSDE1624

Sesotho (Mother tongue)

Introduction to Sesotho Language Structure and Usage - SSML1514
Introduction to Prose Fiction in Sesotho - SSML1514

IsiZulu (Home Language)

Introduction to IsiZulu Language Structure and Usage - ZULL1514
Introduction to Prose Fiction in IsiZulu - ZULT1524


UFSS1504

CSIL1561

Language foundation module, based on NBT results (if applicable)

CALH1504


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FACULTY CONTACT

T: +27 51 401 2240 or humanities@ufs.ac.za

Postgraduate:
Marizanne Cloete: +27 51 401 2592

Undergraduate:
Neliswa Emeni-Tientcheu: +27 51 401 2536
Phyllis Masilo: +27 51 401 9683

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