Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in Theatre and Performance Studies, with a focus on Theatre History and Analysis. This program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the historical and cultural context of theatre and performance.

Program Structure

The program consists of several courses, including Theatre History 2, which is a 15 ECTS course that explores the history of theatre and performance across different periods and regions. The course is taught through a combination of lectures, discussions, and student presentations.

Course Content

The course content includes:

• Theatre history, with a focus on specific themes and topics that transcend historical periods
• Analysis of theatre and performance phenomena in relation to these themes
• Exploration of theatre and performance outside of Western Europe
• Discussion of topics such as Asian theatre, censorship and human rights, gender roles and feminism in performance, popular performance forms, opera, musical, circus, and more

Teaching Methods

The course is taught through a combination of:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Student presentations
• Holdundervisning (small group teaching)

Assessment

The course is assessed through a 15 ECTS exam, which includes:

• A written exam
• A oral exam
• Continuous feedback throughout the course

Program Requirements

The program requires:

• Active participation in the course
• Completion of the course in Theatre History 2 and Forestillingsanalyse (Performance Analysis)
• A total of 210 hours of work, including:
  • 42 hours of holdundervisning (small group teaching)
  • 126 hours of preparation (estimated)
  • 42 hours of exam preparation

Program Details

• Language: Danish
• Course code: HTEB00811U
• ECTS: 15
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 semester
• Placement: Spring semester
• Capacity: 40 students
• Institute: Institute for Art and Cultural Studies
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Course responsible: Solveig Gade
• Teachers: Solveig Gade

Additional Information

The program is offered by the University of Copenhagen, and is part of the Faculty of Humanities. The course is taught by experienced teachers, and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of theatre and performance history and analysis.