History and Theory of Theatre Seminar 2

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Subject guarantor:

Eva KYSELOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Eva KYSELOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

1. Introduce the history of world and Czech theatre from the beginning of the 20th century to the present.

2. Introduce the basic theatrological concepts in relation to their historical development.

3. Introduce the main events, important figures of world and Czech theatre and drama from the beginning of the 20th century to the present.

Mode of study:

Survey lectures, discussion classes.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

206SHT1 Theatre of History and Theory

Recommended optional programme components:

none

Course contents:

This course is devoted to theatre history and theory, which are an essential part of a general cultural overview and artistic education itself.

Topics covered in the semester:

1. History of world theatre and drama from the beginning of the 20th century.

2. History of Czech theatre and drama from the beginning of the 20th century.

3. Basic theory terminology

Recommended or required reading:

Brockett, Oscar G. Dějiny divadla. Praha: Nakladatelství Lidové Noviny a Divadelní ústav,1999. ISBN 978-80-7106-576-0.

Fischer-Lichte, Erika. Dejiny drámy. Bratislava: Divadelný ústav, 2003. ISBN 80-88987-47-4.

Carlson, Marvin. Dejiny divadelných teórií. Bratislava: Divadelný ústav, 2006. ISBN 80-88987-23-7.

Císař, Jan. Přehled dějin českého divadla. Praha: Nakladatelství Akademie múzických umění, 2006. ISBN 80-7331-072-4.

Semil, M., Wysinska, E. Slovník světového divadla 1945-1990. Praha: Divadelní ústav, 1998. ISBN 80-7008-066-3.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lecture, class, videos.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Requirements for successful completion of the course: lecture/class attendance, completion of the final written test/oral exam.

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Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Arts Management (B.A.) (compulsory subject)