Oriental and Western Theatre Theory

Paper Code: 
25TTS331
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to accumulate knowledge of Oriental and Western theatre, contemporary works and prominent play writes.  

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

 

25TTS 331

Oriental and Western Theatre (Theory)

 

CO37: Analyze the evolution of classical Greek and Roman dramas.

CO38: Appraise about the European Theatre and its different forms like Italian Commedia Dell’Arte, and French.

CO39: Audit the Shakespearian Theatre, along with his writing style and analysis of his plays.

CO40: Compose an understanding of the Asian art forms of theatre like the Japanese, Chinese, and Indionesian Theatre, and how they influence the Indian Culture and Theatre.

CO41: Correlate Contemporary theatre groups, and analyze their works.

CO42: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: Class

room Lecture

(Theory/ Using

Power Point

Presentation

/Discussions/ Videos)

 

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Role Play activities/

Group

Discussions/ Class

Presentation.

 

Class

participation,

tutorial

assignments and

presentations,

class tests, C A

Test, Semester

End Exams.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
History of Western Theatre

Evolution, Classical Greek and Roman Drama – Sophocles and Aeschylus

 

6.00
Unit II: 
European Theatre
  •  Italian Commedia Dell’Arte
  •  French Farce        
  • Spanish Theatre   
6.00
Unit III: 
Shakespearian Theatre

Shakespearian Style of Writing and analysis of some of his plays

6.00
Unit IV: 
Oriental Theatre
  • Japanese
  •  Chinese
  • Indonesian
  • Their influence on Indian Theatre and Culture.
6.00
Unit V: 
Known Works of Theatre Directors

Study of works created by Ratan Thayyam, Peter Brook

Essential Readings: 
  1. Encyclopedia of World Drama – John Gassnel
  2. The theatre of Bertolt Brecht – John willet
  3. At work with Grotowski on physical actions – Thomas Richards - pubished by Routledge
  4. Games for Actors and Non-actors – Augusto Boal
  5. The theatre of Bertolt Brecht – John willet

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. William Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet
  2. William Shakespeare – Julius Ceaser
  3. What we do – Working in the Theatre – Bo Metzler – Publishers – Infinity Publishing. Com

 

e-Resources

  1. https://youtu.be/h_0TAXWt8hY?si=NSSe3iv-bRqWIAEb
  2. https://youtu.be/o_VPnwAsQDg?si=emET1hek2HqpLxgR
  3. https://youtu.be/oidE2SSDczw?si=JGx9CFbJbVhK11_o
  4. https://youtu.be/aSRLK7SogvE?si=3a2xyz6zOjh_XVD8

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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