PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY | |||||
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 | Fall 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) | 1) To prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media 2) To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. 3) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool. 4) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. | |
2) | 1) To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics. 2) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices. 3) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices. 4) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices. | |
3) | 1) To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings. 2) To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. Learning Competence 1) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations. Field Specific Competence 1) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works. 2) To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 1) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes. |