BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0121 Introduction to Theatre Fall
Spring
3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ
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

Learning Outputs

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

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes:
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

Evaluation System

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 2 % 10
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 3 3 9
Study Hours Out of Class 3 4 12
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 3 3 9
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 6 6
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 12 12
Total Workload 90

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose
3) Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.