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 |
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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. |
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Stanislavski, Chekov ve Moscow Art Theatre |
Stanislavski’s theatre method and his works with Anthon Chekov. Chekov’s plays. |
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Contemporary Theatre 1 |
General view to modern playwright, plays in Europe |
14) |
Contemporary Theatre 2 |
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Final Exam |
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16) |
Final Exam |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information |
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Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. |
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Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. |
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Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. |
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He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. |
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Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. |
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He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. |
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Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. |
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With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself |
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