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Course: Middle Eastern theatre 1

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Course title Middle Eastern theatre 1
Course code KBS/DIBV1
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ramadan Ivan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. An outline of the beginnings of the theatre in the Near East, its development. 2. The history of the theatre since the beginning of the 20th century. 3. The history of the theatre since the beginning of the 20th century. 4. The role of the theatre in the culture of the Near East. 5. The role of the theatre in the culture of the Near East. 6. The role of the theatre in the culture of the Near East. 7. The role of the theatre in the societies of the Near East. 8. The role of the theatre in the societies of the Near East. 9. The role of the theatre in the societies of the Near East. 10. Main themes of theatrical plays in the Near East (Syria, Egypt). 11. Main themes of theatrical plays in the Near East (Syria, Egypt). 12. Projection of selected theatre performances. 13. Projection of selected theatre performances.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Skills demonstration, Seminar
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 26 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Course requires no special prior knowledge and skills.
learning outcomes
The student will gain general understanding concerning the origins and development of the theatre art and its prominent personalities in the Near East. He/she will be able to talk about the role of theatre in the social life of the Arabic people as well as recognize the specific features of the Near Eastern theatre compared to the European theatre.
teaching methods
Seminar
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Badawi, Mustafa. Early Arabic Drama. Cambridge University Press, 1988.
  • Badawi, Mustafa. Modern Arabic drama in Egypt. Cambridge University Press, 1987.
  • Freshwater, Helen. Theatre & audience. Hampshire : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009. ISBN 978-0-230-21028-8.
  • Jayyusi, Salma Khadra. Modern Arabic drama: an anthology. Indiana University Press, 1995.
  • Kelleher, Joe. Theatre & politics. Hampshire : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009. ISBN 978-0-230-20523-9.
  • Kol. autorů. Chusúsíjatu al-masrah al-arabí. Dimašq: Ittihádu al-kuttábi al-arab, 1986.
  • Moreh, Shmuel. Live Theatre and Dramatic Literature in the medieval Arab World. Edinburgh University Press, 1992.
  • Pavlovský, Petr. Základní pojmy divadla : teatrologický slovník. 1. vyd. Praha : Libri, 2004. ISBN 80-7277-194-9.
  • Rašíd, Fuád. Tárích al-masrah al-arabí. al-Qáhira: Wizáratu ath-thaqáfa, 2006.
  • Ridout, Nicholas. Theatre & ethics. Hampshire : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009. ISBN 978-0-230-21027-1.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Near Eastern Studies (15-5) Category: Social sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
University of West Bohemia, date of update: 08.11.2024 23:52. Data created for academic year 2024/2025