170540 UE Japanese modern theater from the 1960s to today (2020S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Tu 11.02.2020 09:00 to Su 23.02.2020 23:55
- Registration is open from Th 27.02.2020 09:00 to We 04.03.2020 23:55
- Deregistration possible until Th 30.04.2020 23:55
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max. 30 participants
Language: English
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NEW TIMES:
Freitag 24.04. 11:30 - 14:45 Remote LearningSamstag 23.05. 11:30 - 18:15 Remote Learning
Samstag 06.06. 11:30 - 20:00 Remote Learning
Samstag 20.06. 11:30 - 17:45 Remote LearningThe lecture will be delivered via remote learning. One week before the session, the lecture script and presentation documents will be distributed to the students.
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment and permitted materials30% Two essays to be written in the classroom, after the second and the third block (500-700words)
30% short presentations during class (individually or in a group, depending on student numbers)
+40% Class participation
30% short presentations during class (individually or in a group, depending on student numbers)
+40% Class participation
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements and assessment criteriaNo prior subject knowledge is required to study this course. Good English skills do not necessary lead to a good grade.
Examination topics
Reading list
The Bee (Oberon Modern Plays) Kindle Edition
by Hideki NodaAntigone, Oedipus the King, Electra (Oxford World's Classics) Paperback or Kindle Edition
by SophoclesFurther Reading
A HISTORY OF JAPANESE THEATRE（Cambridge University Press）Edited by Jonah Salz
by Hideki NodaAntigone, Oedipus the King, Electra (Oxford World's Classics) Paperback or Kindle Edition
by SophoclesFurther Reading
A HISTORY OF JAPANESE THEATRE（Cambridge University Press）Edited by Jonah Salz
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Last modified: Mo 27.04.2020 12:28
In the course, you will learn about innovation and tradition of Japanese modern theater.
Through attending the course, students will be able to:
-Demonstrate knowledge of the historical and cultural background of the performing arts in Japan
-Identify, understand and explain the key features of current forms of Japanese performing arts
- Analyze the different kinds of performanceContentsWe will start with an overview of the historical background.
In the Edo period when Japan was in national isolation until the mid-19th century, Japanese classical theater Kabuki played the most important role.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Speech play emerged into the mainstream under the influence of modern plays from Europe, for example,Chekhov, Ibsen and Strindberg.
In 1960's, there was a big momentum shift when the Underground Theater Movement led by the younger generation insisted on the revival of Kabuki. They wanted to build up the new physical theater that carried on traditional Kabuki spirit.MethodAs examples of eminent directors and playwrights who were largely affected by the Underground Theatre Movement and led the Japanese theatre scene for a long time, we will watch videos of two important works: Yukio Ninagawa's "Oedipus Rex" (performed in2002, theoriginal by Sophocles) and Hideki Noda's "THE BEE" (2012).We will analyze the performances in detail.
We will also learn about four great actors of Japanese theater and the symbols of Japanese theater, cherry blossom, moon, and snow.The course is divided into 8 chapters:1. Introduction: The birth of Japanese Underground Theater2. Theater Direction 1: Overview of Japanese theater directors3. Theater Direction 2: Analysis of Hideki Noda’s work4. Theater Direction 3: Analysis of Greek tragedy directed by Yukio Ninagawa5. Cherry blossom, Moon, and Snow - the symbols of Japanese theater6. The body of great performers 1: Ebizo Ichikawa and Shinobu Otake7. The body of great performers 2: Kanzaburo Nakamura and Kikunosuke Onoe8. Summary discussion and wrap-up Chapter1: April 24th, Friday 11:30-14:45 (introduction)
Chapter2&3: May 23rd, Saturday, 11:30-18:15 (with a 1 h lunch break)
Chapter4&5: June 6th, Saturday, 11:30-20:00 (with a 1 h lunch break)
Chapter6&7&8: June 20th, Saturday, 15:30-21:30 (with a 1 h lunch break)