Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ672789
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Publication Date: 2003
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Shakespeare: Teaching and Learning the Semiotics of Performance.
Hughes, John
English in Australia, n136 p44-51 Aut 2003
Contends that play scripts are written to be performed and that a critical response to a play should reflect the fact that the script is a blueprint for a live happening. Proposes that students need to study a play both in the theatre and as written text. Explores aspects of Shakespeare's plays as performed theatrical works. (PM)
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Critical Viewing, Drama, English Instruction, Secondary Education, Semiotics, Teaching Methods
The Australian Association for the Teaching of English, PO Box 3203, Norwood, S.A. 5067, Australia. E-mail: aate@aate.org.au.
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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