Course: Seminar of Czech Theatre I

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Course title Seminar of Czech Theatre I
Course code KDU/SČSDI
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bernátek Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
In winter term 2024, the course will be led by Zoran Mlinarević from the Academy of Performing Arts, University of Sarajevo. The course will focus on traditional asian theatre forms and their influence on western theatre. The course will take place on Monday and Tuesday, 2 and 3 December, as indicated in the course schedule.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 1 hour per semester
  • Attendace - 2 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 9 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 18 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 3 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce students to current developments in performance, dance and theatre studies in a foreign professional context through a series of lectures, seminars or workshops by visiting experts. The name of the speaker or lecturer will be announced at the beginning of the term and the content of the lecture will be based on their professional interests and current research. The lecture series may also include the screening of a thematically selected audiovisual recording.
Students will: - learn about the current state of performance research worldwide, - learn about foreign cultures and strengthen intercultural awareness, - practice using the English language in academic context.
Prerequisites
The course is taught in English.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student, Seminar Work

- attendance (100%) - homework (reading assigned academic text or literature in English; watching assigned recordings; listening to assigned audio formats; writing short texts) - active participation in class discussions. - credit is awarded for completing assignments.
Recommended literature
  • ASSMANN, Aleida. (2018). Prostory vzpomínání: podoby a proměny kulturní paměti. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, nakladatelství Karolinum.
  • BORDWELL, David. (2005). Figures Traced in Light. Berkley; Los Angeles; London: University of California Press.
  • GEERTZ, Clifford. (2000). Ideologie jako kulturní systém. In Týž. Interpretace kultur: vybrané eseje. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství.
  • GOFFMAN, Erving. (2018). Všichni hrajeme divadlo: sebeprezentace v každodenním životě. Překlad Milada McGrathová. Vydání druhé, upravené. Praha: Portál.
  • KIRBY, Michael. (1972). On Acting and Not-Acting. The Drama Review: The Drama Review, 16(1), 3-15. doi:10.2307/1144724.
  • PAVIS, Patrice. (2020). Analýza divadelního představení. Praha: Nakladatelství AMU.
  • SCHNEIDER, Rebecca. (2011). Performing remains: art and war in times of theatrical reenactment. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
  • TURNER, Victor. (1982). Acting in Everyday Life and Everyday Life in Acting. In Týž. From Ritual to Theatre: The Human Seriousness of Play. New York: PAJ Publications.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theatre Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theatre Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -