CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP1123 | Special Topics in Theatre | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
Language of instruction: | Tr |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Associate |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER |
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: | |
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 |
Laboratory | % 0 | |
Application | 3 | % 5 |
Field Work | % 0 | |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
Quizzes | % 0 | |
Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
Presentation | % 0 | |
Project | 1 | % 10 |
Seminar | % 0 | |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Paper Submission | % 0 | |
Jury | % 0 | |
Bütünleme | % 0 | |
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 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Application | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 3 | 4 | 12 |
Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Homework Assignments | 3 | 4 | 12 |
Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preliminary Jury | 0 | ||
Midterms | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Paper Submission | 0 | ||
Jury | 0 | ||
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) | Be able to fulfill their professional career in the field of child development and education | 1 |
2) | Paying attention to children about proper and good usage of Turkish language. | 1 |
3) | Child development and children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development to prepare the appropriate activities. | 1 |
4) | Recognizing the relationship of society, family and child; communıcatıng effectıvely wıth chıld, havıng knowledge and skılls about chıld health and ıllnesses | 1 |
5) | Apply and practice drama,play and music activities. | 1 |
6) | To follow nutrition habbits of children | 1 |
7) | Plan and practice activities for children with special needs. | 1 |
8) | To apply science and technology education for children. | 1 |
9) | Plan and apply free time activities. | 1 |
10) | Using, preparing and maintaining equipments, materials and documents around work environment. | 1 |
11) | Have knowledge and skills about parent education | 1 |
12) | Have knowledge and skills about child health and diseases. | 1 |