M120DR113 Drama pedagogy and theatre theory

Contents and structure

This is module 1 of the Master's Degree in Drama Pedagogy and Applied Theatre. The module provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between drama and theatre and further develops a solid foundation for drama teaching, theatre mediation and research in drama pedagogy.

Learning Outcome

After completion of the module, the student has acquired deepened knowledge about:

• Central features of development in drama pedagogy, historically and currently
• Central features of development in theatre art, from dramatic to post-dramatic theatre
• The role of drama pedagogy and performing arts in schools, education, art and cultural life.

After completion of the module, the student can:

• Problematise philosophical, arts pedagogical and artistic traditions in the field.
• Reflect in a critical and constructive way on the theory and practice of the field.

The student can:

• Plan, implement and analyse drama teaching and theatre mediation on the basis of subject theory.
• Explain forms of expression and art pedagogical methods of the field in different social arenas.