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Lecturer(s)
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Bernátek Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Pavlišová Jitka, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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In this lecture we will be looking at the relation between experimental science and drama in the 1660´s. I will focus on writings from the founding members of the Royal Society of London and show that they were influenced by the French discourses on the new theatre. We will also be reading plays that have distinctive scientific elements. The ultimate question is: can we compare the rules of a successful scientific performance with those of a good play? Wk 1: general introduction and time frame Part one: Science and order Wk 2: Actors of the reform, in science and in drama Wk 3: Criticizing the old ways, in science and in drama Wk 4: Social order promoted by the Royal Society of London Wk 5: Rules of reformed drama, rules of a scientific performance Wk 6: The expression of a national genius, in theatre and in science Part two: Science and spectacle Wk 7: Public entertainment in Restoration London Wk 7: Scientific elements in plays: study of Ben Jonson's The Alchemist and John Dryden's version of The Tempest. Wk 8: 'As in a theatre': Francis Bacon's new Atlantis Wk 9: The scientific performance at the Royal Society: actors and narrative Wk 10: Scientific instruments and props for the show Wk 11: Opening: dramatic science and theatre today Wk 12: Conclusion
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Projection (static, dynamic)
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- 2 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Lecture: The Theatre of Knowledge in Restoration England.
After passing the course, student will know: - describe the most important tendencies of modern and postmodern theatre progress, - determine the most important leaders of particular tendencies, - define the important breaking points of nonverbal and dance theatre development, - integrate the contemporary theatre into the context of progress of the last 30 years.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of history and personalities of the world's theatre, knowledge of the reforms of the modernistic and avant-garde theatre movement.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Written exam
Colloquium examination: a written test or interview aimed to the knowledge of this problematic.
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Recommended literature
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Bigsby, C.W.E. (2000). Modern American Drama (1945-2000). Cambridge.
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BRAUN, Kazimierz. (1993). Druhá divadelní reforma. Praha.
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Brockett, O. G. (1999). Dějiny divadla. Praha.
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Brook, Peter. (2004). Nitky času. Praha.
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Brook, Peter. (1996). Pohyblivý bod. Praha.
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Brook, Peter. (1988). Prázdný prostor. Praha.
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Grotowski, Jerzy. (1999). Divadlo a rituál. Bratislava.
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Hyvnar, J. (2000). Herec v moderním divadle. Praha.
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KALVODOVÁ, Dana a kol. (1987). Divadelné kultúry východu. Bratislava.
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KALVODOVÁ, Dana. (2003). Asijské divadlo na konci milénia. Praha .
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