STG2204 History of World Theatre IVBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PERFORMING ARTSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PERFORMING ARTS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
STG2204 History of World Theatre IV Spring 2 0 2 3

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERCAN ÖZİNAN
Course Objectives: This course is a combined theatre history that covers four semesters. It is designed to acquaint the student with the development of European drama, theater, and production procedures from the period of Classical Greece to the present.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Students will learn how theatre developed over time.
2.Students will become familiar with reknown playwrights and their works.
3.Students will interpret theatrical works referencing the cultural context that gave rise to these works.
4. Students will recognize the historical roots of contemporary performance trends.
5. Students will form and technique of the production elements.
6. Students will develop a vocabulary for the critique of theatrical forms.

Course Content

This course is a survey of western theatre history and dramatic literature from the rise of realism to the present. When discussing a play (or style or era), we are concerned with its historical context AND with the theatrical conventions dominant at the time. Play readings, readings from the text, and discussion acquaint the student with the history and techniques of the theatrical arts, as well as an understanding for how the elements of theatre work in our daily lives.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction Review Modern Era - Ibsen & Strindberg
2) Modern Period continued Shaw, Wilde & Chekhov
3) Modern Period continued Shaw, Wilde & Chekhov
4) Independent Theatre Movement
5) Theatre in Europe between World War I & World War II
6) Theatre in the U.S. between the Wars
7) Mid Term I
8) Theatre in Europe After World War II
9) Theatre in Europe After World War II
10) Theatre in the U.S. after World War II
11) Recent U.S. Theatre History
12) Recent European Theatre Hİstory
13) Midterm II (covers only the last five weeks)
14) General Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: • History of the Theatre - Oscar G. Brockett





Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 12 % 10
Midterms 2 % 50
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 12 2 24
Study Hours Out of Class 10 2 20
Midterms 2 18 36
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 100

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) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 3
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 4
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 5
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 2
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 1
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 5
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 4
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 4
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 2
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 1
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 5
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.