Course: Introduction to drama theory

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Course title Introduction to drama theory
Course code KDU/ZTDR
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hanáčková Andrea, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pavlišová Jitka, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bernátek Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 1 hour per semester
  • Attendace - 2 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
During the seminars the students will discuss concrete theoretical problems and theoretical concepts. Each student will present one theoretical text and will try to interpret its main thoughts (within context of other theories). The emphasis is on understanding theoretical texts and on ability to put them into context. Part of the seminar will be the analysis of viewed productions with emphasis on correct application of technical terminology.
Student will be able to characterize main approaches of theatre theory from the critical point of view. - to interpret and critically analyze texts on the theory of theater, - basic theater-theoretical concepts, - to apply theoretical concepts and terminology in the analysis of theatrical productions, - to include specific theatrical manifestations in the category of theater component, - to define work with theater character.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the literary theories (at least at basic secondary-school level) and terms known from the course focused on the introduction to theatre studies. Completed courses: Introduction to theatre studies, Introduction to theatre theory 1. Seminar of drama analysis.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of linguistic, Analysis of Creative works (Music, Pictorial,Literary), Seminar Work

Attendance in the seminars (75%), knowledge of basic literature, students' presentations, active participation on seminar, submission of preposition papers, preparation to each lesson.
Recommended literature


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): Film, Theatre, TV and Radio Studies (2017) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -