AJ_DRAM English and American Drama on Stage

Faculty of Education
Spring 2011
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Aaron Marc Collier, B.A. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Irena Přibylová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ_DRAM/V: Tue 15:15–16:55 učebna 58, A. Collier
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
This course is based around the performance of drama. The spring semester will be devoted to the performance of a play written in the fall semester. Students will be able to participate in a performance in a real theatre.
The main objectives of the course in the spring semester are to allow students to practice their English in a controlled environment. The course will also help build experience in performing in front of an audience, something that is essential for future teachers of English. Students will be able to focus on pronunciation and stress in English as well as the connections between speech and action.
Syllabus
  • We will begin by assigning parts within the play. Then we will gradually work through the play, memorizing our lines and learning how to perform them. Finally we will have a performance.
Literature
  • BENEDETTI, Robert L. The Actor at Work. 9th ed. Boston, Massachusetts: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon, 2004, 232 pp. ISBN 978-0-205-41850-3. info
  • RUDLIN, John. Commedia dell'arte : an actor's handbook. Reprinted. London: Routledge, 2002, x, 282 s. ISBN 0-415-04769-2. info
  • REDGRAVE, Michael. The actor's ways and means. London: Heinemann, 1966, 96 s. ISBN 0-435-18762-7. info
Teaching methods
The class is based around the practical application of the dramatic process.
Assessment methods
Because the class is based mainly around performance, attendance is strictly required. Absences that are not explained in advance will not be tolerated. Students are also expected to participate fully in class work, being active participants in the acting process. Students can take other roles than acting (directing, stage managing, etc.), but anyone who does not take part in the final performance will not get credit for the class.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 1 hodina.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Autumn 2009, Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017.
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