Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Theatre Theories I TİY119 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Discussion, oral presentation
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süleyman İNCEEFE
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süleyman İNCEEFE (Güz)
Goals To convey how the political, economic and cultural structures of societies affect the art; the theatre and theatre theories in particular, and to give the students new perspectives in order to generate alternative solutions to evaluate the theatre problems of our times.
Course Content This course focuses on the conception of theatre in Ancient Greece and Rome in parallel to the transition from mythological thinking to philosophical thinking. Subsequently, the scholastic thought that allows the emergence of church plays in the Middle Ages will be examined.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Comprehends the origin of theatre.
2 Acquires the skill to interpret theatre theories.
3 Acquires the skill to discuss the social, cultural, aesthetic, political and economic dimensions of theatre.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Theories on the origins of the theater
2. Week Theories on the origins of the theater
3. Week Social structure in Ancient Greece
4. Week The Ancient Greek conception of art
5. Week Platon, Aristotle and Mimesis
6. Week Aristotle and Poetics
7. Week Tragedy in Ancient Greece
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week The conception of theatre in Ancient Greece
10. Week The conception of theatre in Rome
11. Week Horace and Ars Poetica
12. Week The comparison of the Ancient Greek and Roman theatre
13. Week Medieval Theatre
14. Week Religous and non-religous plays
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the methods of theatre and drama criticism, as well as dramaturgy.
2 Having the knowledge related to the theories, history, culture and aesthetics of theatre, internalises the theoretical and practical transformations in the field over time and attains the skill of evaluating these comparatively.
3 Has the theoretical knowledge of the elements, methods and techniques of the art of drama and attains the skill of integrating these with practice.
4 Has the knowledge of artistic and academic research methods and ethics that is related to art in general and theatre in particular.
5 Has the knowledge of the sub disciplines in the field of theatre (acting, directing, dramatic writing, stage design, dramaturgy) and relates these sub disciplines with each other.
6 Has the skill of analytic interpretation, which provides him/her working on a dramatic text towards staging creatively and critically with the director and other partners.
7 Puts forward innovative and original works by turning the knowledge on the art of drama that s/he learns into creative thought.
8 Has the knowledge and aesthetic sensibility, which provide him/her working alone or with his/her colleagues in a concordant and productive manner within project production processes that are related to the art of drama.
9 Has the communicative skill of transmitting subjects and works that are related to the art of drama to not only his colleagues but also to other members of society in an active and correct manner, as well as the analytical power of evaluating the results of this.
10 Following the contemporary developments in the field of performing arts in Turkey and abroad, has the knowledge concerning national and international values.
11 Improves his/her skills in critical and creative thinking, as well as expressing his/her thoughts in oral, embodied and written forms.
12 Has the knowledge of theatre’s connections with other arts (literature, cinema, opera, music, dance, painting, sculpture, etc.), as well as social sciences (philosophy, anthropology, sociology, aesthetics, art history, political sciencee, etc.) and makes research and production in his/her own field by using this interdisciplinary viewpoint.
13 Uses the up-to-date information and communication technologies that are required in the art of drama.
14 Improves the skill of connecting with the social, economical, political and especially cultural heritage of the history of civilisations and spends effort to make these values prevalent within the social environment s/he lives through projects and activities that s/he would prepare.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 2 2 2
PY2 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 1 1 1
PY5 2 2 2
PY6 1 1 1
PY7 0 0 0
PY8 1 1 1
PY9 1 1 1
PY10 3 3 3
PY11 1 1 1
PY12 3 3 3
PY13 0 0 0
PY14 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Şener, Sevda., Dünden Bugüne Tiyatro Düşüncesi, Dost Kitabevi: Ankara, 2000.
  • Carlson, Marvin., Tiyatro Teorileri, çev. Eren Buğlalılar ve Barış Yıldırım, De Ki Yayınları, Ankara, 2007.
  • Brockett, Oscar G., Tiyatro Tarihi, çev. Sevinç Sokullu vd., Dost Kitabevi, Ankara:2000.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours (14 weeks) 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 12 1 12
Research 10 2 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 7.5 7.5
Final 1 9 9
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0