MECHATRONICS (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP1123 | Special Topics in Theatre | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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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. |
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. |
The purpose of this course is to explore spesific theatre genres, methods, and learn how to read, understand and analyse a Theatre Play. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |