History and Theory of Theatre Seminar 1

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, writings on assigned issues and their explanation.

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. Origins and basis of European drama

2. The comic and literary lines of development of European drama

3. Naturalness and stylization in the development of European drama

4. Ways of creating stage characters in European drama

5. Natural (natural) language and the language of drama

6. The most important traditions of Czech drama theatre

7. Basic developmental tendencies of European drama and their roots

8. When (by what) modern drama began and (if at all) ended

Recommended or required reading:

Literature is assigned on the basis of specific tasks.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Classes where students bring developed issues for the bachelor's exam in directing and dramaturgy supplemented by instructor explanation.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Class participation. Development of assigned queries and their explanantion.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter 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 K106 Učebna (Karlova 26, Praha 1) 10:00–11:30 (přednášková par. 1)
Tue
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	10:00–11:30		Učebna Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Directing and Dramaturgy for Dramatic Theatre (B.A.) (compulsory subject)