History of Theatre 2

Course unit code:

207HDI2

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zkouška

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

1st year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Daniela JOBERTOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jan CÍSAŘ, Daniela JOBERTOVÁ

Study Objectives:

Seznámit studenty s hlavními etapami a tendencemi euroamerické divadelní kritiky v širším uměleckém i společenském kontextu, poukázat na konkrétní postupy, podmínky a okolnosti divadelně-kritické praxe v jednotlivých obdobích a zamýšlet se nad historickou i současnou úlohou umělecké kritiky a jejími proměnami.

Mode of delivery:

Discussion, text analyses, papers, independent research.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No requirements : Considering that part of the required literature is not available in Czech, knowledge of English and, if possible, another language at the A2 level is recommended.

Recommended optional programme components

Course contents:

This course focuses on the rise and development of European theatre critique in relation to the rise of professional journalism and consideration of the wider European arts and social context. Emphasis is placed on individual types of theatre critiques - romantic, impressionistic, research, urban, academic, etc. - and their key representatives (W. Hazlitt, J. Janin, H. Taine, Sainte-Beuve, F. Sarcey, G.B. Shaw, W. Archer, K. Tynan, B. Dort, R. Brustein, E. Bentley, etc.).

Study materials:

The basic study materials are period theatre critiques by important European persons (William Hazlitt, Fracisque Sarcey, Emile Zola, G.B.Shaw and others). and also the „manifests“ of those critics covering the authority and obligations of the theatre critic and, finally, the aim and mission. Specific materials are assigned with consideration of students language abilities.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Class combined with lecture.

Assessment methods and criteria

To receive credit 80% class attendance (two absences are tolerated), joining in discussions and a paper on an assigned topic are necessary. If needed partial tasks may be assigned (research, comparative analysis, etc.).

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Teorie a kritika (Mgr.) (compulsory subject)