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Lecturer(s)
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Bernátek Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1.-2. One History or Many Histories? The question of sources ("unreliable" sources, oral history, etc.). 3.-4. History and Theory: General introduction to the relationship between research material and theoretical concepts, including application and revision of theory. 5.-6. Text vs. Performance: The relationship between the methodologies of theatre studies, literary studies, and performance studies; phenomenon versus structure. 7.-8. Actors of History: Nationalism, colonialism, and modern theatre. 9.-10. Theatre Historiography and Other Humanities Disciplines. 11.-12. How to Tell the Story of Theatre: The question of narrative.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Group work
- Attendace
- 25 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 75 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 25 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to introduce students to the fundamental heuristic and epistemological methods and strategies essential for working with materials in historical theatre studies. It will gradually explore and apply key approaches to investigating earlier layers of theatre and performance culture, including topics such as the relationship between text and performance and the interdisciplinary connections relevant to the field.
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to critically engage with various types of sources, including oral history, and will understand the plurality of historical narratives. They will gain insight into the relationship between historical material and theoretical frameworks and develop an understanding of methodological distinctions among theatre studies, literary theory, and performance studies. The student will become familiar with the foundations of cognitive approaches to theatre and will learn to interpret theatre within broader cultural, social, and religious contexts.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Seminar Work
Independent study and in-class work: Students are expected to complete the assigned readings in both Czech and English and demonstrate knowledge of them. Inadequate preparation will be counted as an absence. Final project: Students must either write an academic paper or create a public-facing/popularization project on a topic approved in advance by the instructor. Attendance: Students may miss no more than two seminar sessions during the semester. Any absence should be reported to the instructor either in advance or as soon as possible afterward, together with a brief explanation.
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Recommended literature
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Bal, Mieke. Travelling Concepts in the Humanities: A Rough Guide. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2002..
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BALME, Christopher B. et al. (2017). A Cultural History of Theatre, I?VI.. London.
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Fischer-Lichte, Erika. (2021). Úvod do divadelných a performatívnych štúdií. Bratislava.
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FOUCAULT, Michel. (2016). Archeologie vědění. Praha.
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McCONACHIE, Bruce et al. (2016). Theatre Histories: An Introduction. London.
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MERENUS, Aleš, MIKULOVÁ, Iva, a ŠOTKOVSKÁ, Jitka (eds. (2019). Text a divadlo. Praha.
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POSTLEWAIT, Thomas, a MCCONACHIE, Bruce A. (1989). Interpreting the Theatrical Past: Essays in the Historiography of Performance. Iowa.
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ROUBAL, Jan (ed.). (2018). Divadlo v průsečíku reflexe: antologie současné polské divadelní teorie. Praha.
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STORCHOVÁ, Lucie a kol. (2014). Koncepty a dějiny: proměny pojmů v současné historické vědě. Praha.
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