Selected Conventions of European Theatre Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023

Module name: Selected Conventions of European Theatre
Module code: W1-KU-S1-WKTE02
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to present selected phenomena in the history of theatre from antiquity to the Baroque in a social, cultural and literary context. As part of the module, the student will learn about the conventions shaped in particular theatrical eras: ancient Greek and Roman theatre; medieval spectacles; Italian mask theatre; Elizabethan theatre and the Spanish theatre of the "Golden Age". Acquires the ability to identify references to past conventions in contemporary theatre and drama.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is aware of his responsibility for the preservation of Europe's theatre heritage and takes action to preserve it [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K02 [5/5]
is able to recognise different types of cultural and artistic phenomena and productions in the fields of theatre and performance, visual arts and literature; is able to critically analyse and interpret them using selected methods; is able to identify their meanings and reconstruct and discuss their social impact and place in the cultural-historical process [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U05 [4/5]
has structured detailed knowledge in selected areas of theatre history, cultural and literary history, criticism and interpretation of dramatic works, anthropology, visual culture [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W02 [4/5]
is aware of the plurality of languages of the various cultural fields and areas of the arts, and of the diversity of discourses in the humanities [W_02]
 W1-K01SN_W07 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K_01 U_01
lecture [W1-KU-W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W_01 W_02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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