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Subject guarantor:

Martina MUSILOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Martina MUSILOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

At the close of the course the student will be able to define the fundamental theory of plays in a broad concept extending into aesthetic frameworks - phenomenology, anthropology and sociology.

Mode of study:

Writings analysis and discussion.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Analysis and review skills.

Recommended optional programme components:

No further recommended optional study components.

Course contents:

In three topic series, based on readings (selected chapters) and class discussions, students will be able to define the basic concept and theory of plays. An understanding of the theory writings will be supplemented by examples of plays which will originate in the students' personal experiences.

Topic range

1. Phenomenology of Plays - J. Huizinga, E. Fink

2. Social and anthropological aspects of plays - E. Goffman, R. Caillois

3. Understanding the world through plays - J. A. Komenský, H. Široký, A. Boal

Recommended or required reading:

BOAL, A. Lidové divadlo Augusta Boala. Kulturní dům hl. m. Prahy, Praha 1983

CAILLOIS, Roger. Hry a lidé :maska a závrať. Nakladatelství Studia Ypsilon, Praha 1998

FINK, Eugen. Oáza štěstí. Mladá fronta, Praha 1992

GOFFMAN, Erving. Všichni hrajeme divadlo :sebeprezentace v každodenním životě. Nakladatelství Studia Ypsilon, Praha 1999

HUIZINGA, Johan. Homo ludens : o původu kultury ve hře. Mladá fronta, Praha 1971

KOMENSKÝ, J. A. Škola na jevišti. Komenium, Brno 1947

KOMENSKÝ, J. A. Školní hry a výchova. ÚDLUT, Praha 1970

ŠIROKÝ, H. Nárys psychologie divadla a psychodramatu. Prolegomena scénografické encyklopedie, 1972, č. 11

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Classes

Assessment methods and criteria:

During the semester independent readings, preparations of partial papers on assigned topics and participation in class discussions are required which are requirements for sitting the exam.

To successfully complete the course: class participation, completion of the final course paper on a selected range of topics in 15000-18000 characters.

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Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

	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
Tue	místnost S412 Učebna (Karlova 26, Praha 1) MUSILOVÁ M. 16:30–18:00 (přednášková par. 1)
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	16:30–18:00	MUSILOVÁ M.	Učebna Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Directing and Dramaturgy for Dramatic Theatre (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Dramaturgy for Dramatic Theatre (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Theory and criticism (M.A.) (compulsory optional subject)
• Directing for Dramatic Theatre (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Directing and Dramaturgy for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Dramaturgy for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Directing for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (M.A.) (optional subject)