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Holmwood, Clive (2012) An investigation into the space where drama education and dramatherapy meet. What does this mean in conceptual and practical terms for practitioner and participant? PhD thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
The aim of this research is to explore the space between drama education and
dramatherapy as practised in the UK and find a way of describing it. I begin by
looking at five areas relevant to both professions: theatre and anthropology, theatre
and therapy, the history of dramatherapy, drama education and story followed by an
explanation of my methodology.
Through two case studies I use the dramatic art form of drama to explore the spaces
between these two professions in order to open up a debate around the shared
spaces which exist between them. I use the same dramatic activities, exercises and
materials as a starting point in two different school environments. In school ‘A’ I
practised as a drama teacher; in School ‘B’ I practised as a dramatherapist. I then
explore the spaces in which drama and dramatherapy exist and consider the space
that exists between them through four conceptual lenses: context, discourse, art
form and liminal space.
This study shows that the space between the two professions is shifting and
nebulous and that it is not an either/or scenario. It will also highlight the historical
connections between the two professions and acknowledge that a greater dialogue
is required in order for each profession to benefit from the other.
| Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) | ||||
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| Subjects: | L Education > LC Special aspects of education P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN2000 Dramatic representation. The Theater |
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| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Drama -- Study and teaching, Drama -- Therapeutic use | ||||
| Official Date: | June 2012 | ||||
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| Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
| Theses Department: | Institute of Education | ||||
| Thesis Type: | PhD | ||||
| Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
| Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Winston, Joe, 1953- | ||||
| Extent: | xv, 398 leaves. | ||||
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