In this course you will travel through 2500 years of turbulent European theatre history. Ten major periods will be highlighted in lectures and discussions, the reading of drama fragments, practical exercises, group presentations, the study of film fragments and visits to actual hot spots. Your travel starts with the Ancient Greeks and medieval theatre and ends up with the study of intercultural and interdisciplinary performances in the '70's / '80's and actual developments in the Dutch theatre scene today.
Period
01-08-2011 - 12-08-2011 (2 weeks)
Target group
Students with a warm interest in theatre and theatre studies, with or without practical experience in the performing arts.
Course aim
After this course students have a global insight into the development of European theatre in its historical and social context. They will have acquired basic dramaturgical skills which enable them to analyze and interpret theatrical signs (drama texts, acting, scenography, sound) and their relationships.
Credits
4.0 ECTS credits+ Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 1085: Course + course materials + housing
Course leader
Thera Jonker
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
European Theatre: From the Ancient Greeks to Today
