DVT073 Theory of Theatre Criticism

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Radka Kunderová, Ph.D. (lecturer), doc. MgA. David Drozd, Ph.D. (deputy)
Mgr. Libor Vodička, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Pavel Drábek, Ph.D.
Department of Aesthetics – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Pavel Drábek, Ph.D.
Prerequisites
Successful passing of a module "The Art of Reviewing and Criticism I" and ideally, "The Art of Reviewing and Criticism II", too. The module is intended for postgraduate (MA) students and also for undergraduate (BA) students in their final year. Max. number of students: 20.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
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Course objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to reflect questions on theory of theatre criticism. They will work with funtamental theoretical texts on theatre/art criticism, both Czech and foreign (mostly English). On the basis of their experience in reviewing and knowledge of secondary literature, students should be able to make reasoned opinions on making critical judgement. Students will improve their searching skills when working with bibliographical databases.
Syllabus
  • Reflection of basic Czech and foreign literature on theatre/art criticism.
  • Searching for texts on criticism in chosen periodicals.
  • Theoretical reflection of students´ reviews.
  • Discussions with theatre critics and theorists.
Literature
  • ČERNÝ, Václav. Co je kritika, co není a k čemu je na světě. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Blok, 1968, 81 s. URL info
  • BARTHES, Roland. Kritika a pravda. Translated by Josef Čermák - Josef Dubský - Julie Štěpánková. Praha: Dauphin, 1997, 264 s. ISBN 80-86019-53-5. info
  • ŠALDA, F. X. Boje o zítřek :meditace a rapsodie. Praha: Nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 2000, 326 s. ISBN 80-7106-387-8. info
  • PATOČKA, Jan. Umění a čas. Edited by Daniel Vojtěch - Ivan Chvatík. 1. vyd. Praha: Oikoymenh, 2004, 543 s. ISBN 8070071982. info
  • WARDLE, Irving. Theatre criticism. London: Routledge, 1992, vii, 142. ISBN 041503180X. info
  • FRYE, Northrop. Anatomie kritiky : čtyři eseje. Edited by Harold Bloom, Translated by Sylva Ficová. Vyd. 1. Brno: Host, 2003, 440 s. ISBN 8072940783. info
Teaching methods
Seminar in a form of class discussion, assisted interpretation of chosen texts following individual home reading.
Assessment methods
Upon successful completion of the module, students should complete demanded tasks (usually connected with the search for texts), actively participate during classes and timely submit an essay on secondary literature. Max. 2 absences are allowed.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught: every week.
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