Course: Greek and Roman Theatre 1

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Course title Greek and Roman Theatre 1
Course code KKF/GT1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
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)
  • Radif Ludovica, Ph.D.
Course content
1. Ritual origins of Greek theatre; its connection to religion, feast, music and dancing. 2. Satyr-play 3. Classical Greek tragedy (Aeschylus, Sophocles) 4. The theatrical space and construction of the Greek theatre buildings 5. Ancient Tragedies in our contemporary festivals

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
Learning outcomes
Introduction to ancient Greek theatre: its origin, the connection to religion, music and dancing. The development from early tragicomic form of satyr play to classic dramas of Aeschylus and Sophocles.
Students will acquire general knowledge of particular forms of ancient drama and other kinds of ancient theatre, and learn about the organization of performances and construction of ancient theatre buildings.
Prerequisites
The course is intended not only for the students of classics but for all students interesting in ancient theatre and his history.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation in class.
Recommended literature
  • Stehlíková, E. (2005). Antické divadlo. Praha.
  • Stehlíková, E. Řecké divadlo klasické doby, Praha 1991..
  • Storey, I. C. - Arlene, A. (2005). A Guide to Ancient Greek Drama. Oxford.
  • Taplin, O. Greek Tragedy in Action, Berkeley/Los Angeles 1979..


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): Latin Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Latin Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Latin Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Latin Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter