Course - Themes in Theatre History - DRA1001
DRA1001 - Themes in Theatre History
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100/100 |
Course content
This course gives a practical-theoretical introduction to the history and development of theatre in a global perspective. Different theatre forms and traditions are approached from historical, aesthetic and social perspectives, through theoretical and practical teaching methods and archival research on historical sources.
The course looks for example at theatre history with an emphasis on European/Western theatre, its forms and functions; and further on Norwegian theatre history from the Renaissance until today, with an emphasis on the development of Norwegian theatre institutions. The course also looks at a selection of historical and contemporary non-Western theatre traditions.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have knowledge:
- about forms of drama and theatre in western and non-western contexts.
- about the historical development and function of theatre.
- about typical theatrical genres and ways of communicating in different epochs.
- of basic academic terminology and historiographical research methods.
Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, students will know how to:
- Present an overview of the diversity of the field of drama and theatre.
- Use academic terminology to describe and analyse phenomena in the field of theatre.
- Find, apply and critically assess different sources of historical information.
Learning methods and activities
The instruction in this course consists of lectures, seminars, group work, oral presentations and practice sessions/workshops.
Teaching is usually conducted in Norwegian, but may take place in English. Students are required to keep updated on messages from the department or the lecturer at Blackboard.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment
- Approved attendance and participation of at least 80% of instruction
Further on evaluation
The portfolio exam in the course Themes in Theater history consists of the following submissions:
- Group work with submission of powerpoint slides in blackboard and oral presentation with feedback in plenary.
- Project description of an individual theater history problem with an annotated bibliography with historical sources and individually chosen literature, submitted in blackboard. Individual written feedback.
- Oral poster presentation of the project, with feedback in plenary
Written submission with further development of an individually chosen theater history project 3500-4000 words. The submission should also include the above described appendices: project description with annotated bibliography and poster. Submitted in Inspera.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Drama and Theatre (BDRAMA)
Drama and Theatre (ÅDRAMA)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
Admission to the Bachelor's programme or the One-year programme in Drama and Theatre, or another programme in agreement with the department.
Course materials
Approx. 1200 pages of set texts, included plays and individually chosen literature
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFDT101 | 15.0 |
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Drama and Theatre Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
UTS
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-10-10Submission
2023-10-16
10:00
INSPERA
10:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Spring
ORD
Portfolio
100/100
Submission
2024-03-20
10:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"