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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP0121 | Introduction to Theatre | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| 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 |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1- To define and identify the different periods of theatre history, dramatic theories and dramatic literature. 2-To able to to develop an appreciation for theatre as an art form and a reflection of society. 3-To understand and analyze the relationship between culture and theatre. 4- To identify , define and compare different major theatre genres, styles and different forms of drama. 5- To describe the functions of the various theatre personnel such as director, dramaturg, actor and adaptors etc.. 6- To identify and use theatre terminology to describe such terms as tragedy, comedy, foyer,tirade, farce, voice, movement, style, and plot. 7- To able to define, interpret and criticize contemporary theatre by comparing with different forms from history. 8- To learn and identify a process of analyzing theatre to become a more critical audience member |
| 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 |
| Week | 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 | |
| 15) | Final Exam | |
| 16) | Final Exam |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | Dünya Tiyatro Tarihi 1- 2 / Özdemir Nutku Tiyatro Tarihi /Memet Fuat Antik Yunan Tragedyaları / Sofokles, Eurupides Poetika / Aristotales Bütün Oyunları / Shakespeare, Brecht, Çehov Dram Sanatı / Özdemir Nutku Dünden Bugüne Tiyatro Düşüncesi / Sevda Şener |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 5 |
| Application | 3 | % 5 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Field Work | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Midterms | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload | 90 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 1 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 2 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 1 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 1 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 1 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 1 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 1 |