Universität Wien

170132 PS Introductory Seminar "Theatre Theory" (2021W)

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

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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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

The seminar would be occurring on a weekly basis, lasting 90 minutes per session.

  • Thursday 07.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1, alte WU, Augasse 2-6, EG Kern A
  • Thursday 14.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1, alte WU, Augasse 2-6, EG Kern A
  • Thursday 21.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1, alte WU, Augasse 2-6, EG Kern A
  • Thursday 28.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 2H467 UZA II Rotunde
  • Thursday 04.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 2H467 UZA II Rotunde
  • Thursday 11.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 2H467 UZA II Rotunde
  • Thursday 18.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 2H467 UZA II Rotunde
  • Thursday 25.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 2H467 UZA II Rotunde
  • Thursday 02.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 2H467 UZA II Rotunde
  • Thursday 09.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 2H467 UZA II Rotunde
  • Thursday 16.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 2H467 UZA II Rotunde
  • Thursday 13.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 2H467 UZA II Rotunde
  • Thursday 20.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 2H467 UZA II Rotunde
  • Thursday 27.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 2H467 UZA II Rotunde

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
The proseminar "Theatre Theory" provides an overview of different theoretical fields on the basis of selected key concepts. The course focuses on the critical examination of these concepts both in a historical context as well as the context of the Institute itself. It addresses the difference and affinity of terms such as 'festivity', 'ritual', 'play', 'theatre', 'staging', 'role theory', 'theatricality', etc., allowing students to recognize theatricality as an anthropological and social category. Furthermore, the proseminar will tackle theatre theory by analyzing specific aesthetic concepts developed within drama and acting theory such as mimesis, catharsis, comedy, illusion, etc. In addition, it aims to offer a theoretical reflection on the fundamental theatrical concepts such as body, space, rhythm, public sphere, appearance, presence, etc. The discussions will be held both in German and English.

Goals:
Departing from the most relevant theoretical texts from the last decades as well as several practical examples, the participants will learn:
- how to distinguish between different theatre or performance terms;
- how to employ the main operational theatre-theoretical terms with accuracy;
- how to read theatre-related theoretical texts and reflect upon leading theatre terminology with understanding;
- how to draw on a range of conceptual frameworks to analyze and interpret different theatrical events.

Methods:
The teaching methods used in the seminar would mostly consist of group analytical work of proposed texts and available video material of the selected relevant productions. The material would be distributed to the participants prior to the seminar, and would then be discussed during the seminar.

Assessment and permitted materials

The compulsory achievements for the completion of the course immanent to the examination are:
- participation in the introductory session of the proseminar that will serve as an introduction to the content as well as the organization of the course;
- group presentation of the selected text;
- continuous reading and elaboration of the texts and practical examples on the basis of written instructions (controllable by Moodle activity), individually as well as in the group;
- completion of a proseminar paper.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The final grade is composed of the following partial performances:
- Participation in the discussion (25 %)
- Group presentation (25 %)
- Proseminar paper (50%)
Each sub-performance must be graded at least satisfactory for the proseminar to be considered passed. The assessment of the partial performances is based on points.

Examination topics

The full content of the course. Additional materials will be placed on Moodle platform.

Reading list

During each session, students will read about 20-30 pages of scientific literature both in English and German. Additional reading material will also be available per session, which could be advised for the final proseminar paper. The reading material will be made available on the Moodle platform at the beginning of the course.

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