SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT (750 WORDS). Drawing on your reading of Balm and Wort hen provide summary definitions of drama, theater and performance. The whole assignment should total 750 words and should be based on the two following passages:Balm (2008) ‘Introduction: Theater and Theater Studies’, Cambridge Introduction to Theater Studies, pp. 1-12.Wort hen, W. B. (2004) ‘Introduction: Drama, Theater, and Culture’, The Wadsworth Anthology of Drama, pp. 1-5. (up to the Dramatic Genres section). In assessing this, the examiner will expect:Intellectual Engagement: evidence of intellectual engagement with the complexities of the set task and ability to formulate a clear and concise response.Analysis and Argument: evidence of ability to construct and sustain a precise analysis and articulate intellectual argument. Research: evidence of ability to undertake research for the purposes of advancing the argument.Communication: effectiveness of structure and style in communicating the stated ideas.Presentation: effectiveness and accuracy of presentation; successful use of scholarly conventions, including referencing and bibliography.
