AJ0401 Improvisation and drama in English

Faculty of Education
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/3/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Tomáš Andrášik, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ0401/01: Wed 14:50–17:25 učebna 19, T. Andrášik
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! AJ_DRAM Drama in English
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 14 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/14, only registered: 0/14, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/14
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The main objectives of the course in the semester are to allow students to practice their English in a controlled environment. During the classes the method of theatre improvisation will be applied and language, communicative competence as weel as presentation and acting skills will be enhanced. Creative approach of theatre improvisation offers wonderfull combination of personalized learning and enjoyment. The course will help to build up experience in performing in front of an audience: something that is essential for future teachers of English and for every job requiring public speaking skills.
Syllabus
  • The method of theatre improvisation was originally developed in 60’s by Keith Johnstone and from 80’s it is being applied to education, soft skills development and language learning.
  • “Improvisation can be considered the fifth skill — the skill which follows reading, listening, speaking, and writing. In many ways, it is the most important because it is the real test of whether students can use what they have learned without being told exactly what to do or say.” (Maurer, 1997).
  • • The principles of theatre improvisation
  • • 4CS development – Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Creativity
  • • Language in authentic communication
  • • Public speaking
Literature
  • WAY, Brian. Rozvoj osobnosti dramatickou improvizací (Variant.) : Výchova dramatickou improvizací. info
  • JOHNSTONE, Keith. IMPRO : improvizace a divadlo. Edited by Julek Neumann. 1. vydání. V Praze: Akademie múzických umění v Praze (Nakladatelství AMU), 2014, 294 stran. ISBN 9788073312664. info
  • JOHNSTONE, Keith. Impro for Storytellers. 1999. ISBN 0-571-19099-5. info
  • SPOLIN, Viola. Improvisation for the Theater Third Edition. Northwestern University Press, 1999. info
  • WAY, Brian. Výchova dramatickou improvizací. Vyd. 1. Praha: ISV nakladatelství, 1996, 218 s. ISBN 80-85866-16-1. info
  • SPOLIN, Viola. Theater games for the classroom : a teacher's handbook. Edited by Arthur Morey - Mary Ann Brandt. Evanston, Illinois: Northwestern University Press, 1986, 232 s. ISBN 0810140047. info
Teaching methods
The class is based around the practical application of the improvisational techniques.
Assessment methods
Attendance and active participation.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět bude realizován pokud se přihlásí alespoň 15 studentů.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 3 hodiny týdně.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2018, recent)
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