Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Theater History IV TİY226 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Discussion, oral presentation and written reports.
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süleyman İNCEEFE
Instructor(s)
Goals The objective of this course is to introduce and allow student to explore and understand the characteristics of political theatre.
Course Content This course focuses on the ideological and historical fundementals of political theater.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Makes connections between ethical, social, cultural, esthetic, theatrical and politic issues
2 Acquires skill to evaluate Aristotelian theatre and epic theatre comparatively.
3 Has klowledge about all the characteristics of epic theatre.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Evolutation of relationship between the art of theatre and politics Class Hours (14 weeks) Research Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Marxist Philosophy and Political Theatre Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Research
3. Week The Political Theatre of Erwin Piscator Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
4. Week The critiques of Brecht towards Aristotelian Theatre Research Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Epic-Dialectical Theatre Preparation, After Class Study Research Class Hours (14 weeks)
6. Week Alienation in Epic Theatre Class Hours (14 weeks) Research Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Acting in Epic Theatre Class Hours (14 weeks) Research Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm exam Class Hours (14 weeks)
9. Week Staging Techniques in Epic Theatre Class Hours (14 weeks) Research Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week The Effects of Epic Theatre on subsequent Theater practices. Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Research
12. Week Political Theatre in the World. Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Research
13. Week Black, Minority and Feminist Theatre. Research Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Epic Theatre in Turkey Preparation, After Class Study Research Class Hours (14 weeks)
14. Week General discussion and evaluation Class Hours (14 weeks)
*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 4 4 4
PY3 3 3 3
PY4 2 2 2
PY5 4 4 4
PY6 2 2 2
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 1 1 1
PY9 3 3 3
PY10 0 0 0
PY11 3 3 3
PY12 3 3 3
PY13 0 0 0
PY14 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Brecht, Bertolt, Tiyatro İçin Küçük Organon, MitosBoyut Yayınları; İstanbul, 1993.
  • Brenkert, George, Marx'ın Özgürlük Etiği, Ayrıntı Yayınları, İstanbul, 1998.
  • Brockett, Oscar G., Tiyatro Tarihi, çev. Sevinç Sokullu vd., Dost Kitabevi, Ankara:2000.
  • 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