Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Theatre Theories III TİY227 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Oral presentation and discusssion that are supported by written and visual sources.
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süleyman İNCEEFE
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süleyman İNCEEFE (Güz)
Goals The purpose of the course is familiarising the students with theatre thoughts of the periods in question and making them get the skill in evaluating their contemporary reflections.
Course Content The first part of the course covers realist-naturalist theatre thought with a focus on theatre and acting theories that has been developed by Stanislavsky. The second part of the course covers the theories of anti-realist tendencies of the later period, as well as avant-garde theatre movements at the beginning of the 20th century.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Gets the knowledge about realist-naturalist theatre theory that has emerged in 19th century European Theatre.
2 Gets the knowledge about Stanislavsky's theatre and acting theories.
3 Gets the knowledge about anit-realist tendencies in theatre theory.
4 Gets theoretical knowledge about avand-garde movements that have emerged at the beginning of 20th century.
5 Has the skill in evaluating the practices that belong to the corresponding periods by using the theoretical knowledge he got in the course.
6 Has the skill in evaluating the contemporary influences of different theatre thoughts that are studied in the course.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the Course Class Hours (14 weeks)
2. Week Critique of Romanticism Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks)
3. Week Realist Theatrical Language and Structure Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks)
4. Week Representation of Concrete Reality and Theatrical Illusion Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Stanislavski and His Acting Method - First Period Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Stanislavsky and His Acting Method - Second Period Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Comedia Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks)
8. Week MID-TERM EXAM Class Hours (14 weeks)
9. Week Anti-Realism: Wagner and Gesamkunstwerk Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Anti-Realism: Nietzsche and the Birth of Tragedy Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Anti-Realism: Symbolism Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Anti-Realism: Aestheticism Class Hours (14 weeks)
13. Week Avand-garde Movements at the Beginning of 20th century - Futurism, Surrealism, Expressionism Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Artaud and Theatre of Cruelty Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
*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 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY5 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY6 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY7 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY10 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY11 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY12 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY13 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY14 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Carlson, Marvin., Tiyatro Teorileri, çev. Eren Buğulalılar ve Barış Yıldırım, De Ki Yayınları, Ankara, 2007.
  • Şener, Sevda., Dünden Bugüne Tiyatro Düşüncesi, 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