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A comparative study of selected theatre texts and performances from New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.

This paper surveys some of the major developments and artists within theatre and performance in Australasia (Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand).

About this paper

Paper title Theatre of Australasia
Subject Theatre Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
THEA 211 or THEA 221
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
Students who have not passed the normal prerequisite may be admitted with approval from the Programme Co-ordinator.
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Teaching staff to be advised. Please contact the school for more information.

Teaching Arrangements
This subject is largely taught through lectures and seminars. Further information on teaching arrangements is given in the course outline.
Textbooks

Your lecturer will give you a list of required readings at the commencement of the paper.

Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts office (spa@otago.ac.nz) for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will gain general literacy in key Australian and New Zealand theatrical authors, styles, forms, terms and so on, as well as skills in research, essay writing and articulating ideas in a critical fashion.

Overview

A comparative study of selected theatre texts and performances from New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.

This paper surveys some of the major developments and artists within theatre and performance in Australasia (Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand).

About this paper

Paper title Theatre of Australasia
Subject Theatre Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
THEA 211 or THEA 221
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
Students who have not passed the normal prerequisite may be admitted with approval from the Programme Co-ordinator.
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Teaching staff to be advised. Please contact the school for more information.

Teaching Arrangements
This subject is largely taught through lectures and seminars. Further information on teaching arrangements is given in the course outline.
Textbooks

Your lecturer will give you a list of required readings at the commencement of the paper.

Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts office for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will gain general literacy in key Australian and New Zealand theatrical authors, styles, forms, terms and so on, as well as skills in research, essay writing and articulating ideas in a critical fashion.
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