History and Theory of Theatre Seminar 2

Subject guarantor:

Zuzana SÍLOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Zuzana SÍLOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Systematic reflection on basic problems and questions connected with the origins and development of the art of drama and analysis of specific examples from contemporary stage practice.

Mode of study:

Classes, independent preparations for a course paper on a defined topic. Debates on the assigned literature and theatre performances.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Term paper developing an assigned topic with the aid of archival materials, expert reviews and continually published literature.

Recommended optional programme components:

Monitor of various manners of current interpretation of classic works domestically and around the world.

Course contents:

1. Development and foundations of drama genres

2. Monologue vs. dialogue in the development of and creating drama

3. Components of drama theatre and developmental transformations of their relations

4. Drama text and stage work

5. From the dramatic situation to action in stage space

6. Text and subtext, the „interior“ and „exterior“, image and expression, conventional and expressive behaviour

7. Two directions of stage communication and their consequences and transformations

Recommended or required reading:

Literature is assigned on the basis of specific tasks.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Class work developing an assigned topic with the aid of archive material. Review and continual literature assignment.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Class participation. Completion of a course paper and discussions about it.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon	místnost K107 Učebna (Karlova 26, Praha 1) SÍLOVÁ Z. 11:30–13:00 (přednášková par. 1)
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Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	11:30–13:00	SÍLOVÁ Z.	Učebna Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Acting for Dramatic Theatre (M.A.) (compulsory subject)