Contemporary Theatre Practices Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023

Module name: Contemporary Theatre Practices
Module code: W1-KU-N1-WPT01
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to experience different theatrical practices through participation in performances and discussion of their significance in culture. Within the module, the student learns about the basic varieties and types of theatre. He/she acquires and develops spectatorial competences and skills to recognise the specificity of stage creation and artistic performance activities. Classes may be conducted in the form of workshops, partly outside the walls of the university, in cooperation with theatre institutions.
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]
participates intensively and consciously in various forms of theatre life, also through the media, is aware of the value of the cultural life of the region, the country, Europe and the world [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K03 [5/5]
is able to identify different types of artistic phenomena in the field of theatre and performance; is able to critically analyse and interpret them; is able to identify their meanings and discuss their social impact and their place in the cultural-historical process [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U05 [5/5]
is able to communicate through a variety of communication channels and techniques with cultural operators and with theatre and performing arts professionals [U_02]
 W1-K01SN_U07 [4/5]
has a basic knowledge of theatre cultural institutions and is familiar with contemporary theatre life [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W08 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K_01 U_01 U_02 W_01
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)
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
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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