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Introduction to the field of Performance Studies

The course discusses and provides knowledge about performance studies as an academic research field, central theories and concepts in performance studies and current issues and methods applied in performance analysis.

  • Course structure

    Teaching format

    Teaching is given in the form of seminar discussions, lectures and group assignments.

    Assessment

    Examination is in the form of a written home assignment.

    Examiner

    Autumn 2022

    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

    Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

  • Contact

    Study Councellor Theatre and Performance Studies
    Maarit Hämäläinen
    studievagledning.ike@su.se
    08-16 14 71
    • Visiting address

    • Manne Siegbahn Buildings, A

      Room: 201

    Students Office
    expedition.ike@su.se
    08-674 74 84
    • Visiting address

    • Manne Siegbahn Buildings, house A

      Room: 260

    • Frescativägen 24E

    • Office hours

    • Tuesdays, 14-16, and Thursdays, 09:30-11:30

    • Phone hours

    • Phone Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 13:30-15:30

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