Elective course: Social Dimensions of Theatre in Central and Eastern Europe. 3224-PRZEDF95
The course is workshop-based and is intended for all students interested in the social dimensions of theatre in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in improvisation and scriptwriting. The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the use of interpretive language as a form of social participation through the practical preparation of an original theatrical performance. The initial meetings will focus on the theoretical aspects of theatre in Central and Eastern Europe and on selected historical, socio-political, and cultural contexts. With the support of the instructor, students will select the themes, motifs, and main topic of the planned performance. After discussing the necessary theoretical foundations, all subsequent meetings will take the form of workshops. The final assessment, consisting of the presentation of the prepared theatrical performance, will take place during the last class session or in its place. At the students’ request, it may also be held after the final meeting.
Course topics:
1. The theatre of everyday life – conceptual issues.
2. History of theatre in Central and Eastern Europe – selected issues.
3. Theatre and politics in Central and Eastern Europe.
4. Performance studies and improvisation.
5. Selected aspects of scriptwriting.
6. Workshops.
NOTE: Successful completion of the course requires attendance at the workshops and the preparation (and presentation) of an original theatrical performance.
Student workload:
Classroom participation – 30 hours (1 ECTS)
Acting preparation and performance of the theatrical play – 10 hours (1 ECTS)
Mode
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Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will:
Knowledge (knows and understands):
- the complex nature of language, literature, and culture, with particular emphasis on the cultural context of the countries of the region. (K1_W09).
Skills (is able to):
- search for, select, critically analyze, and use the information needed from various scientific, popular-scientific, journalistic, and other sources. (K_U01),
- identify and interpret fundamental contemporary problems and phenomena. (K_U04),
- draw on acquired theoretical and practical knowledge to use it in typical professional statements concerning the culture, history, and contemporary social issues of selected countries of the Central and Eastern European region, and to construct these statements logically, referring to the positions of other participants in these communicative situations. (K_U06),
- prepare an oral presentation that takes into account the needs of its audience. (K_U10), - plan and carry out group work. (K_U11).
Social competences (is ready to):
- critically assess their own knowledge, continually learn, and supplement what they have already acquired. (K_K01),
- communicate effectively and function within society, including societies culturally different from their own; work in groups; cope with typical professional situations; verify their views through factual discussion; and assess the knowledge they possess. (K_K02),
- understand the cultural heritage and cultural diversity of the Central and Eastern European region, with particular emphasis on theatrical creativity. (K_K09),
- consciously participate in cultural life and civil society by engaging in the group organization of an original theatrical performance addressing socially relevant themes for the Central and Eastern European region. (K_K10).
Assessment criteria
- Attendance and active participation in classes (a maximum of 2 absences is allowed);
- Regular completion of homework assignments;
- Preparation and performance of a short theatrical play.
The final grade consists of:
- Attendance (25%);
- Substantive participation in classes (15%);
- Presentation of the theatrical performance (60%).
Grading scale:
0%–49% — 2
50%–60% — 3
61%–70% — 3+
71%–80% — 4
81%–90% — 4+
91%–100% — 5
Bibliography
Literatura podstawowa:
Fischer-Lichte E., Estetyka performatywności, Kraków 2008. Goffman E., Człowiek w teatrze życia codziennego, Warszawa 2008.
Johnstone K., Impro: spontaniczne kreowanie świata, Kraków 2013.
Schechner R., Performatyka: Wstęp, Wrocław 2006.
W poszukiwaniu tożsamości Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej. Tom jubileuszowy z okazji dwudziestolecia Katedry Studiów Interkulturowych Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego (red. Joanna Getka, Jerzy Grzybowski). Wydawnictwa UW, Warszawa 2022.
Literatura uzupełniająca:
Drewniak B., Teatr i film Trzeciej Rzeszy. W systemie hitlerowskiej propagandy, Gdańsk 2011.
Głowacka, A., Wąchocka, E., Fox D., Teatr historii lokalnych w Europie Środkowej, Katowice 2015.
Krakowska J., PRL. Przedstawienia, Warszawa 2016. Osińska K., Teatr rosyjski XX wieku wobec tradycji: kontynuacje, zerwania, transformacje, Gdańsk 2009.
Additional information
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