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Overview

The aim of this programme is to instruct graduates of this subject in academic procedures which will enable them to understand all aspects of the theatre from a historical and critical point of view and to analyze them paying special attention to social, aesthetic and media specific implications.

• Start: Winter semester and summer semester
• Application: Not restricted.
• Taught in: German

Details

The classic focal points of Theatre Studies (History of Theatre, Theory of Theatre, Performance Analysis) are currently being defined in the context of the following core areas:

• Theory and aesthetics of theatre in historical context
• Mediality and the public
• Methods of performance and drama analysis
• Dramaturgy in a present-day and historical perspective
• Processes of change in the relationship between theatre and audience
• Reception and performance documentation
• Theatre Studies from an integral perspective
• Relationship between theatre and other arts
• Development of the modern theatre
• Crossing borders between theatre, media, and other arts in modern theatre
• Theatre criticism
• Regional theatre

A long-term connection to modern theatre, especially to the theatre of the Ruhr (regional theatre), is a characteristic feature for Theatre Studies in Bochum. The emphasis has traditionally been placed on theatre and dance. Theatre Studies at the RUB sees itself as a chronicler of the regional theatre, with the ultimate aim being to provide a historical record of its achievements. From the beginning it has placed grat emphasis on the practical orientation inn the dramaturgical training of its students.

Application

Requirement: You need a counseling interview with the programme´s student counselor before registration. In some Master-Programmes there are more specific requirements. Please contact your student counselor.

There are no restrictions.

• International students: Application Information of our International Office.

• Personal registration during registration times.

Student Counseling

Dr. Jürgen Groß (Studienfachberatung)
Building GB, Room 3/135
Tel.: +49 234/32 -25046
E-Mail: Jürgen Groß
Office hour: Di 10.15-11.45 h
Homepage Student Counseling

Prof. Dr. Guido Hiß (Allgemeinen Fragen zum Studium der Theaterwissenschaft)
Building GB, Room 3/141
Tel.: +49 234/32 -26164
E-Mail: Guido Hiß
Office hour: Do 12-13h u. n.V.
Homepage Student Counseling

Sekretariat Theaterwissenschaft
Building GB, Room 3/139-140
Tel.: +49 234/32 -28164
E-Mail: Sekretariat Theaterwissenschaft
Office hour: Mo-Do 12-13h
Homepage Student Counseling

Fachschaft Theaterwissenschaft (Beratung durch Studierende)
Building GB, Room 3/143
Tel.: +49 234/32 -25081
E-Mail: Fachschaft Theaterwissenschaft
Office hour: n.V.
Homepage Student´s representatives