Course Objectives: |
This course is a general survey of theater including the exploration of dramatic literature, theory, criticism, and “theatre history” from the begining to the present. Course is designed to provide an overview of theatrical elements, tools, and applications. Goal is to encourage students’ understanding and enjoyment of theater and to increase students' appreciation, and critical perceptions of the theatrical event. Attendance at plays required |
Course Content: |
History of theatre from the begining to present, Art of Drama, Theatre Terminology, Different theatre genres, Curical playwrights, directors, actors and plays and theatre theorists. See plays and Evaluation |
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Related Preparation |
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Introduction to the Course |
Try to define, describe what is theatre |
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Begining of the Theatre |
Roots of theatre , BC 500. |
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Ancient Civilizations and Theatre |
Ancient Egypt, Anatolian Civilizations and effects of pragmatism on theatre |
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Ancient Greek Theatre |
Life in Athens, Dionysos Carnival and theatre competitions in Athens. Thespis. |
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Poetika by Aristotales / Comedy and Tragedy |
Define ancient comedia and tragedia according to Aristo’s Poetika. Euruipides, Aiskhulos, Sofokles and Aristophanes. |
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Rome Theatre |
Life, Colosseum/Gladiators and theare in Rome. Terentius and Plautus. |
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Theatre Terminology and Function of director, actor and adaptor. |
Define terms of theatre and understand how directors , actors make live theatre from raw material. |
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Medieval Theatre |
How religion and theatre effects each other in that age about 1000 years? Morality plays. Everyman. |
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Renaissance and Theatre |
Renaissance in Spain, France and Italy-Commedia Dell’arte |
10) |
Queen Elizabeth and Theatre |
Literature and art in 16th centruy and William Shakespeare |
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Art Movements /Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theatre |
Classic , naturalist, romantic, expressionist, symbolist theatre. Brect’s Epic Theatre and his plays. |
12) |
Stanislavski, Chekov ve Moscow Art Theatre |
Stanislavski’s theatre method and his works with Anthon Chekov. Chekov’s plays. |
13) |
Contemporary Theatre 1 |
General view to modern playwright, plays in Europe |
14) |
Contemporary Theatre 2 |
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15) |
Final Exam |
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16) |
Final Exam |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. |
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Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. |
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Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. |
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Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. |
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Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. |
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Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. |
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Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. |
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Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. |
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Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. |
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Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. |
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Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. |
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Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |
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