The Greek and Roman Theater course is a part of the courses that focus on teaching the history of theater through the successive historical stages of the march of theater through the ages, and successive civilizations, from the ancient Greeks to the present day. It aims to introduce the student to the most important variables and artistic and thematic transformations of the art of theater and the development of the art of drama in general since the beginnings of the emergence of drama, as well as introducing the most important theories and philosophical opinions that have been associated with this art. The teaching of this course also aims to introduce the student to the importance of the educational and enlightening role of the art of drama and its role in the development of human societies, and the consolidation of moral and philosophical values.
Intended learning outcomes
1. Knowledge & understanding
The student's knowledge of the early beginnings of the dramatic arts
The student understood the nature of development and transformation that accompanied dramatic art since its inception
The student's knowledge of the most important theories and philosophical and critical views on dramatic art
2. Mental skills
Distinguishing between dramatic genres according to their historical reference
Realizing the educational and preaching function of art, as well as discussing philosophical ideas
Distinguish between the dramatic structure of texts in different eras
3. Practical and professional skills
The ability to employ history in contemporary works
The ability to study and analyze classical and modern works and texts
The ability to continue scientific research in the field of drama history
4. General and transferable skills
The ability to absorb the cultures and arts of other peoples
The ability to develop skills in independent learning, outside the context of lectures
Awareness of the importance of history and the need to study it to explain scientific phenomena and civilizational development
Course contents
Scientific hypotheses for the beginnings of drama
Greek civilization - the emergence of the theater
Theatrical celebrations of the Greeks
Greek theatrical performance
Tragedy Poets/Aeschylus
Tragedy poets / Sophocles
midterm exam
Tragedy Poets / Euripides
Aristophanes and Greek Comedy
An introduction to theater and Roman civilization
The mime and the pantomime of the Romans
The Roman Comedy / Plautus
The Roman Comedy/Terrence
Seneca and Roman Tragedy
Discuss the difference between Greek and Roman theater