PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP0123 | Special Topics in Theatre | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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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): |
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) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | |
2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | |
3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | |
4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | |
5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | |
6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | |
8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | |
9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. | 4 |