DVBP01 Theatre in the History of European Culture 1

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2012
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus 3 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Margita Havlíčková (lecturer), doc. MgA. David Drozd, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Pavel Drábek, Ph.D.
Department of Theatre Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Pavel Drábek, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Theatre Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Fri 12:30–14:05 G01
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course provides a review of the history of the theatre in the context of European culture from the beginnings to the end of the 16th century. At the end of the course student will be able to: identify the characteristics of European cultural epochs; interpret the style-creating factors of European cultural epochs; describe the position of the theatre in the context of particular cultural epochs; explain the social functions of the theatre in particular cultural epochs.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction. 2. Ritual and theatre. 3. Theatre in ancient Greece. 4. Roman theatre. 5. Medieval theatre. 6. The late Middle Ages. 7. Humanism, renaissance and the theatre. 8. Perspective scenography. 9. Renaissance drama. 10. Theatrical aspect of renaissance festivities. 12. Theatre and mannerism. 13. Conclusion, summary.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • BROCKETT, Oscar G. Dějiny divadla. Vyd. 1. Praha: Lidové noviny, 1999, 948 s. : i. ISBN 80-7106-364-9. info
  • BLAHNÍK, Vojtěch Kristián. Světové dějiny divadla. Praha: Aventinum, 1929, xiv, 622. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation – lecture (2 hours per week), discussion. Individual preparation – reading of texts. The lectures are given in Czech, students are expected to have a solid command of the Czech language.
Assessment methods
Written tests and/or oral exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2011, Autumn 2013.
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