GEP1123 Special Topics in TheatreBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1123 Special Topics in Theatre Fall
Spring
3 0 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-To identify and define different theatre genres, styles , theatre spaces and contemporary theatre forms.
2- To be able to develop critical thinking and writing, the ability to analyze, intrepret , synthesize and evaluate literary materials.
3- Identify and apply basic elements of playwriting: plot, character, setting, point of view, tone, mood, and theme.
4- Identify and discuss relevant historical, cultural and contextual
information, as well as dramatists’ biographical data for the selected plays in the course.
5- To study spesific topics “a play” in a depth-manner.
6-To improve their ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and establish critical connections.
7- To analyze and discuss the principles of dramatic structure and theatre criticism and identify and analyze the objectives of theatre including education, entertainment & enlightenment.

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Evaluation System

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 % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs.
2) Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials.
3) Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping
4) Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge.
5) Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system.
6) Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench.
7) Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches.
8) Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects.
9) ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits.
10) Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis
11) Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming
12) Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers. 3