History of Theatre 2

Subject guarantor:

Daniela JOBERTOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jan CÍSAŘ, Daniela JOBERTOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

To introduce the main stages and tendencies of Euro-American theatre critique in a wide artistic and societal context. To point out procedures, conditions and surroundings of theatre critique practice in individual periods and consider the historical and current role of arts critique and its changes.

Mode of study:

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:

No elective requirements.

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.).

Recommended or required reading:

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.).

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Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Teorie a kritika (Mgr.) (compulsory subject)