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GASTRONOMY AND CULINARY ARTS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: GEP0123
Ders İsmi: Special Topics in Theatre
Ders Yarıyılı: Fall
Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: English
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: Fully explore an in-depth methodology of reading, analyzing and understanding a play script intended for production. Investigate techniques used to determine how to read a play for its' structure, scrutinizing the playwright's methods of creating theatre through plot, character and imagery, and understanding how scripts "mean" to the professional reader and theatre-goer as distinct from other forms of literature.
Course Content: The purpose of this course is to explore spesific theatre genres, methods, and learn how to read, understand and analyse a Theatre Play.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to course. What is theatre, what is script , difference between novels and scripts. Short plays and Little Prince
2) Function of Theare / Terminology Why people need art, theatre? Discussion: Art is necessity or luxury? Theatre terms.
3) Critical View to plays Read some theatre Criticisms and Review.
4) Analyse Methods Avant-garde Theatre Reading and Understanding a play with some short Peter Bürger ve Cristopher Inn
5) Literary analysis Methods. plot, character, setting, point of view, tone, mood, and theme
6) Read / Act a play in Class and Discussion about play. Read a play “Silent Clock” and discussion.
7) Absurd Theatre Samuel Beckett, Eugune Ionesco plays
8) Introduction to Dramaturgy Hülya Nutku’s “ Dramaturji Sahne Bilimi”
9) Play Analysis and Discussion Grotowoski Method Thomas Richards- Grotowski Tekniği
10) In-Yer-Face Theatre in England Royal Court and playwrights: Anthony Neilson, Joe Penhall, Sarah Kane.
11) Read / Act a Play in Class , Sarah Kane’s “ Blasted”
12) Play Analysis and discussion See a Performance of playwright; Philip Ridley, Martin McDonagh or Mark Ravenhill.
13) Debate- Violance in Theatre plays Discussion: Try to catch and defend different point of views on play: a new play that’ll be chosen in class.
14) Play Analysis and Discussion Critical Writing Choose a contemporary playwright and present the play.
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: References Grotowoski ve Fiziksel Eylem – Thomas Richards
Avant-Garde Tiyatro – Christopher İnn
Absürd Tiyatro – Martin Esslin
Aleks Sierz – Britanya’da Suratına Tiyatro

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) - Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) - Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. 2
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. 4
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. 5
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. 3
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. 4
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 3

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 5
Application 3 % 5
Project 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 3 3 9
Study Hours Out of Class 3 4 12
Project 1 5 5
Homework Assignments 3 4 12
Midterms 1 5 5
Final 1 8 8
Total Workload 93