Course: Theatre and Performance Theory Seminar

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Course title Theatre and Performance Theory Seminar
Course code KDU/TPTS
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Bernátek Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pavlišová Jitka, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kubartová Eliška, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
This series of lectures and seminars explores current research into musical theatre, using the Eurovision Song Contest and opera houses as case studies. The lecturer is Dr Marcin Bogucki, from the Institute of Polish Culture at the University of Warsaw. The course will take place from 1 to 5 December 2025, with specific details to be provided at the beginning of the semester in light of Dr Bogucki's work schedule. Topics: 1. seminar: Eurovision Song Contest - research perspectives 2. lecture: Poland and Eurovision. Three Cases of Nation Branding 3. seminar: How to become a queer opera diva? 4. lecture: Queer Opera Divas: The Case of Three Polish Singers

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Homework for Teaching - 1 hour per semester
  • Attendace - 2 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce students to current developments in performance, dance and theatre studies in a foreign professional context through a series of lectures, seminars or workshops by visiting experts. The name of the speaker or lecturer will be announced at the beginning of the term and the content of the lecture will be based on their professional interests and current research. The lecture series may also include the screening of a thematically selected audiovisual recording.
Students will: - learn about the current state of performance research worldwide, - learn about foreign cultures and strengthen intercultural awareness, - practice using the English language in academic context.
Prerequisites
The course is taught in English.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance, Seminar Work

- attendance (100%) - homework (reading assigned academic text or literature in English; watching assigned recordings; listening to assigned audio formats; writing short texts) - active participation in class discussions. - credit is awarded for completing assignments.
Recommended literature
  • FISCHER-LICHTE, Erika. (2014). The Routledge Introduction to Theatre and Performance Studies. London, New York: Routledge.
  • Pavis, Patrice. Analyzing performance: theater, dance, and film. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 2003.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theatre Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theatre Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -