Course: Introduction to theatre theory 2

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Course title Introduction to theatre theory 2
Course code KDU/ZTRD2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction eLearning
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kubina Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bernátek Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pavlišová Jitka, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics Theatre and politics Structuralism, semiotics, post-structuralism and theatre studies Performatics and aesthetics of performativity Media conceptions of theatre

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 12.5 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 37.5 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course builds on knowledge gained in course Basics of theatre theory 1 and introduces students into three important streams of theoretical thinking in theatre studies: structuralism and semiotics; performatics and media studies. Its aim is to introduce those theories in general and in regards to their plurality, to present their fundamental concepts and ways they frame the thinking of theatre, as well as to examine their heuristic and analytical potential to theatre and cultural performances. We pay attention to critical examination of limits and weaknesses of those theories, too. Also, we understood and discuss those theories not as isolated "ready-made" abstraction but in regards to their cultural context and historical setting.
Students will become familiar with key concepts of theatre structuralism and semiotics, performatics and media theories in regards to theatre and performance. They will be able to apply them in studying and namely analysing theatre phenomena, as well as to understand their limitations. Students will also practices independent group work and ways of presenting the topic to audiences out of narrow circle of (Czech) theatre studies academia.
Prerequisites
Basic requirements: - Completion of the course Basics of theatre theory 1, - respecting the Study and Examination regulations of the UP and its specification by Faculty of Arts, - respecting the instruction of academic staff and lecturers, namely in regards to given tasks and their schedule, - ability to actively read scholarly texts in Czech and English, - initiative and activity in class interactions and interest in discussed topics. Anti-discrimination regulations: The university is based on collegiality, mutual respect, openness, criticality and will to co-operate. In the course, as well as at the whole UP, there is no space for act o intolerance, hate, racism, sexism, xenophobia or any acts offending human dignity. Those act will be considered as serious infringement of study and examination regulations and course requirements. On-line teaching requirements: mobile device, laptop or PC with webcam and microphone.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Student performance

The teaching combines lecturing with seminar discussions based on regular reading o scholarly texts in Czech and English, therefore continuous work that includes active reading, note-making and discussion topics preparation, is essential of successful understanding of the discussed topics. There will be no written papers to be submitted during the semester. The course has combined assessment. Firstly, Students will get credit for submiting an abstract, the final exam and mark will be based on written essay.
Recommended literature
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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 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theatre Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer