Program Overview

Program Details

The University of Copenhagen offers a course titled "Teater- og performancestudier: Forskningspraksis i teater- og performancestudier" (Research Practices within Theatre and Performance Studies).

Course Description

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the application of theoretical, methodological, and analytical tools in theatre and performance studies. Through the study of selected research, students will establish a foundation for formulating and defining a self-contained academic problem. The course will also enable students to critically and independently apply their skills in a relevant context.

Course Content

The course is based on academic articles, reports, and examples of current research-based studies. All texts will be available online as PDF files or through library searches.

Teaching Methods

The course will consist of lectures, group teaching, excursions, and guest lectures. The total workload is estimated to be 420 hours, including:

• Group teaching: 56 hours
• Preparation: 279 hours (estimated)
• Guidance: 1 hour
• Examination: 84 hours
• Total: 420 hours

Feedback

Feedback will be provided in the following forms:

• Written feedback
• Oral feedback
• Individual feedback
• Collective feedback
• Ongoing feedback during the course
• Feedback at the final examination (in addition to the grade)
• Peer feedback (students providing feedback to each other)

Examination

The examination will be a written submission, and all aids are allowed except for Generative AI. The course is worth 15 ECTS points.

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course code: HTEK03371U
• ECTS points: 15
• Level: Master's
• Duration: 1 semester
• Placement: Autumn semester
• Study board: Study Board for Art and Cultural Studies
• Offering institute: Department of Arts and Cultural Studies
• Offering faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Course responsible: Laura Luise Schultz

Research Areas

The course focuses on research practices within theatre and performance studies, covering topics such as theoretical and analytical methods, research collaboration, and innovation in the field.