SOCIOLOGY | |||||
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 | Fall | 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 |
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 learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. | |
2) | To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels | |
3) | To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. | |
4) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes | |
5) | To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills | |
6) | To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. | |
7) | To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. | |
8) | To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective | |
9) | To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge | |
10) | To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects | |
11) | To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. | |
12) | To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |