Universität Wien

170131 PS Introductory Seminar "Theatre Theory" with Writing Workshop (2021W)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 17 - Theater-, Film- und Medienwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
MIXED

Ab dem Sommersemester 2020 werden im Aufbaumodul "Theorie" neben regulären Proseminaren auch Proseminare mit Schreibwerkstatt angeboten. In Proseminaren mit Schreibwerkstatt werden neben der Vermittlung fachwissenschaftlicher Lehrinhalte gezielt wissenschaftliche Arbeitsweisen vermittelt, geübt und angewendet.

Die entsprechenden Proseminare werden mit dem Zusatz "mit Schreibwerkstatt" versehen. (z.B. Übung "Medientheorie" mit Schreibwerkstatt)

Weitere Informationen entnehmen Sie dem Handout Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten: https://spl-tfm.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/p_spl_theaterwissenschaft/Informationsmaterial/Handout_Wissenschaftliches_Arbeiten_NEU.pdf
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 35 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 11.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Monday 18.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 25.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 08.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 15.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 22.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 29.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 06.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 13.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 10.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 17.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 24.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
  • Monday 31.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Only a precise use of terms makes it possible to describe and reflect on the diversity of theatrical forms (performance, dance, drama, opera, show, ritual, event, street scene, etc.) in terms of form, dynamics or function. One difficulty here is the fact that not only the phenomena, but also the terms used to describe and evaluate theatrical phenomena are subject to historical change. This is particularly true for the term "theatre" itself, which is why academic texts sometimes include definitional phrases for the sake of determining the subject matter, while on the other hand it is not uncommon to write about "the" theatre without clarifying what exactly is meant by it.
On the basis of texts from the last decades as well as three practical examples, students learn 1. to know and distinguish between different theatre or performance terms, 2. to deal precisely with theatre-theoretical terms (role, as if, reality, interaction, oeuvre, process, play etc.), 3. to read theatre studies texts carefully and to reflect on their theatre or performance terms, 4. to argue in a theoretically well-founded way in relation to performances and different theatre forms. - Overall, the proseminar aims at dealing with the plurality of theatre terms.

Assessment and permitted materials

Required achievements for the completion of the course are:
- Participation in the introductory and organisational session.
- Continuous reading and elaboration of the texts and practical examples on the basis of written instructions, individually as well as in a study group
- The submission of two texts (both 750 words plus/minus 10% = approx. 2 A4 pages) which serve to answer a key question. The writing and editing of these texts is supported by writing assistants.
- Completion of a written exam at the end of the semester

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Kotte, Andreas: "Theaterbegriffe", in: Metzler Lexikon Theatertheorie. Stuttgart 2005, S. 337–344.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:18