Audiovisual Culture of South Asia (performing arts) 3600-IN-KAAP-OW(Z)
The seminar is to acquaint students with relative detailed knowledge about audiovisual culture of South Asia with special reference to traditional performing arts that have influenced modern culture.
The basic principles of the theatrical/performing arts will be presented as well as the main forms of Indian theatre (plus music-dance presentations).
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K_W01
hah and detailed knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in literary studies or linguistic studies or philosophy and religion studies or history
K_W02
has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the cultures of the Orient (within the scope of culture and literature or language or philosophy and religion or history and socio-political issues) in a comparative perspective
K_W03
has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the cultures of the Orient (within the scope of culture and literature or language or philosophy and religion or history and socio-political issues)
K_U06
knows and understands advanced analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture of South Asia, characteristic of chosen traditions., theories, research schools within the scope of linguistic or literary and cultural studies or philosophy and religious studies and history
K_W07
knows and understands the local academic tradition (methods of analysis, interpretation and evaluation) in the context of South Asia
K_W08
demonstrates good grasp of contemporary cultural life of South Asia
K_W09
has genuine knowledge of rules of communication, writing, reading in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Sanskrit/Bengali/Hindi/Tamil)
K_W10
has wide and profound knowledge of the structures and social relations as well as socio-cultural behaviours of South Asia in the scope conditioning professional social and intercultural verbal communication
K_W11
knows and understands the rules of copy right and intellectual property management
K_U01
can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources and can form critical judgement on its basis
K_U02
can indicate sources of cultural differences between the countries of South Asia, also on the basis of source materials
K_U03
can acquire knowledge independently and enhance research skills as well as develop abilities to build a professional career
K_U06
can use the terminology from the domain of philosophy and religion of South Asia to analyze and interpret religious phenomena, ethical motives and human behaviours, as well as cultural differences
K_U07
can detect the relationship between the development of philosophical and religious ideas of South Asia and social, cultural and economic processes
K_U08
can read, analyze and interpret advanced literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of South Asia and appropriately place them in their cultural context
K_U09
can compare and thoroughly analyze interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of South Asia and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times
K_U10
can carry out a critical analysis and interpretation of different products of the culture of South Asia in a way which is appropriate to a chosen tradition, theory and research school within the scope of linguistics, literary studies, culture and religion studies, philosophy or history, emmploying unique approaches that take into account the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies
K_U11
can analyze the most important phenomena in the area of history, socio-political, linguistic or cultural situation of Soutn Asia
K_U12
can evaluate, select and explain the most important products of contemporary culture in South Asia
K_K04
can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity.
K_K05
is open to new ideas and trends as well as cultural diversity
K_K06
has awareness of the differences stemming from cultural, religious and philosophical variety and their influence on shaping social and political attitudes as well as economic processes
K_K07
understands responsibility and ethical issues that come with imparting knowledge of South Asia
K_K08
understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of South Asia
K_K09
can see the need to enrich one’s own tradition by adding positive philosophical, social and cultural values of South Asia, treats cultural synergy as an added value
K_K10
actively acts in aid of mutual understanding and effective intercultural communication, cultural and economic cooperation, domestic contacts and ones in South Asia
K_K11
actively acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural heritage and most important products of contemporary culture in South Asia
Assessment criteria
- attendance control (two absences accepted)
- continuous assessment
- final semester oral exam (three questions)
Practical placement
no
Bibliography
The basic literature:
Byrski, Maria Krzysztof, "Dramat staroindyjski. Bhasa - Kalidasa", Wrocław 2017
Grabowska Barbara, Bożena Śliwczyńska, Elżbieta Walter, "Z dziejów teatru i dramatu bengalskiego", Warszawa 1999
Richmond Farley, Darius Swann, Philip Zarrilli, "Indian Theatre. Traditions of Performance", Delhi 1993
Śliwczyńska Bożena, "Tradycja teatru świątynnego kudijattam", Warszawa 2009
Additional information
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