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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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 |
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Contemporary Theatre 2 |
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Final Exam |
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Final Exam |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
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Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
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Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
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Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
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Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics.
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Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
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Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
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To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
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Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
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Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
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