Performance, Activism and Social movements
The course explores the creative and intellectual tensions and overlaps between Theatre Studies and Performance Studies.
Together we will analyze how the performing arts provide a vital public forum to debate issues of welfare, democracy and human rights. Further, we will address theories and methodologies from Theatre and Performance Studies and how they can be applied to the study of demonstrations, protest rallies and activist interventions.
The course applies historical and contemporary perspectives on social movements and expressions to convey their political messages. Also, we will thematize how increased social surveillance and state-sanctioned violence have affected contemporary manifestations in public spaces since 9/11.
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Course structure
Examiner
Autumn 2024
Kristina Hagström-Ståhl, associate professor -
Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
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Course reports
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Contact
Study Councellor Theatre and Performance Studies
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Manne Siegbahn Buildings, A
Room: 201
Musicology and Theatre and Performance Studies
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Manne Siegbahn Buildings, house A Room: 256
Frescativägen 24E
