本課程旨在探索西洋戲劇發展歷程，以及其中具有代表性的表演形式和知名創作。
本課程之目標有三：
引導學生深入鑑識西方各種表演形式之間的連結。
開發學生對西方劇場的問題意識和研究向度。
帶領學生析究西方劇場之藝術性和美學底蘊。This course aims to explore the development history of Western drama, as well as its representative performance forms and famous creations.
The objectives of this course are threefold:
Guide students to gain an in-depth appreciation of the connections between various Western performance forms.
Develop students' problem awareness and research perspective on Western theater.
Lead students to analyze the artistic and aesthetic heritage of Western theater.
本課程上學期以東方劇場作為主要內容，介紹中國戲劇的起源、發展與變化，以及不同時期的戲劇作品及劇場表現形式。希望能透過戲劇史的勾勒奠定學生相關的知識基礎，一方面能理解各個時期的戲劇特色，或者也可能在觀看與對話的過程中累積與觸動未來創作上的能量與靈感。
課程前半段以古典戲曲為授課內容，從初級戲曲的原始面貌以至當代戲曲如何與當代劇場美學結合。戲曲作為一種跨領域的綜合性表演，最大特色在於詩歌舞結合，並以抒情為本位；敷演情節之外，更重視情感的抒發並藉以引起觀眾共鳴。此外，戲曲特有的行當制（如：生旦淨末丑）、寫意性的表現手法（如：一桌二椅）以及結合各類表演藝術（唱曲、雜耍、科諢等）的豐富型態，都是其動人的特色與內涵。本課程將帶領同學理解中國戲曲獨特的審美內涵，以及隨著歷史變遷而開展出的不同劇場形式與表演內容。
課程後半段則進入現代戲劇的討論，將從二十世紀初受到西方思潮影響之下而產生的現代話劇，一路走到台灣當代劇場百花齊放的各式劇場表演。這部分的課程內容除了勾勒現代戲劇的發生與演變，更聚焦於當代戲劇在各種時代條件的刺激與影響之下所呈現的多元樣貌。戲劇歷史的爬梳、劇本的閱讀與討論、劇場環境的觀察與分析，這一切巡禮終將走向戲劇的實際創作與評論；期待在不同劇場時空與戲劇文本往返行旅的過程能有所收穫與積累，並將之轉化為表演與創作的源泉。
The first semester of this course focused on Oriental theater as the main content, introducing the origin, development and changes of Chinese drama, as well as drama works and theater expressions in different periods. It is hoped that through the outline of the history of drama, students can lay a foundation of relevant knowledge. On the one hand, they can understand the characteristics of drama in various periods, or they may also accumulate and touch energy and inspiration for future creation in the process of viewing and dialogue.
The first half of the course uses classical opera as the teaching content, from the original appearance of elementary opera to how contemporary opera is combined with contemporary theater aesthetics. As a cross-disciplinary comprehensive performance, the biggest feature of opera is the combination of poetry and dance, and it is based on lyricism. In addition to performing plots, it pays more attention to the expression of emotions and to arouse the resonance of the audience. In addition, opera’s unique industry system (such as Shengdan Jingmo Chou), freehand expression techniques (such as one table and two chairs), and rich forms that combine various performing arts (singing, juggling, science, etc.) , are all its moving features and connotations. This course will lead students to understand the unique aesthetic connotation of Chinese opera, as well as the different theater forms and performance content that have developed with historical changes.
The second half of the course will enter the discussion of modern drama, starting from the modern drama that was influenced by Western trends in the early 20th century, all the way to the various theater performances that flourish in Taiwan's contemporary theater. In addition to outlining the occurrence and evolution of modern drama, this part of the course content also focuses on the diverse appearances of contemporary drama under the stimulation and influence of various era conditions. Crawling through the history of drama, reading and discussing scripts, and observing and analyzing theater environments, all these tours will eventually lead to the actual creation and criticism of dramas; I look forward to gaining something and accumulating in the process of traveling back and forth between different theaters, time, space, and drama texts. , and transform it into the source of performance and creation.
世界戲劇藝術欣賞：世界戲劇史 (布羅凱特著；志文出版社出版；1974年)
Appreciation of World Theater Art: History of World Theater (written by Brockett; published by Zhiwen Publishing House; 1974)
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 課內參與課內參與 In-class participation |
40 | 討論、作業、出缺席 |
| 期中報告期中報告 interim report |
30 | 指定主題 |
| 期末報告期末報告 Final report |
30 | 自選主題 |
