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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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to the Course |
Try to define, describe what is theatre |
2) |
Begining of the Theatre |
Roots of theatre , BC 500. |
3) |
Ancient Civilizations and Theatre |
Ancient Egypt, Anatolian Civilizations and effects of pragmatism on theatre |
4) |
Ancient Greek Theatre |
Life in Athens, Dionysos Carnival and theatre competitions in Athens. Thespis. |
5) |
Poetika by Aristotales / Comedy and Tragedy |
Define ancient comedia and tragedia according to Aristo’s Poetika. Euruipides, Aiskhulos, Sofokles and Aristophanes. |
6) |
Rome Theatre |
Life, Colosseum/Gladiators and theare in Rome. Terentius and Plautus. |
7) |
Theatre Terminology and Function of director, actor and adaptor. |
Define terms of theatre and understand how directors , actors make live theatre from raw material. |
8) |
Medieval Theatre |
How religion and theatre effects each other in that age about 1000 years? Morality plays. Everyman. |
9) |
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 |
11) |
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 |
1) |
- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. |
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2) |
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.
-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. |
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3) |
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
-Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
-Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
-Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. |
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4) |
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
-Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
-Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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5) |
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. |
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6) |
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project |
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