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Theatre Laboratory of Drama and Speech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The use of updated teaching methods combining theory and practice in a discursive and creative way, is more than necessary<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The \u201cTheatre Laboratory of Drama and Speech<\/strong>\u201d aims at bringing together the theoretical learning offered by the Department of Theatre Studies of the University of Patras with theatre practice, thus promoting a deeper understanding of the theatrical phenomenon. Drawing on aspects of applied theatre, theatre education, as well as other forms of artistic experiential activities, the Laboratory researches on and enriches the educational programme of the Department. It proposes a workshop process and approach on issues such as theatre education, expression, speech, movement, etc.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As theatre studies are diverse, and hence they cover a wide range of academic and practical subjects, the use of updated teaching methods combining theory and practice in a discursive and creative way, is more than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the subjects that participants may come across in theatre studies, the education and the theatre for children and young people is a field of special importance. It is a field to which the participants should contribute with originality and a deep pedagogical training later in their career as theatre education professionals. The approach of ancient Greek drama with emphasis on aspects of performance often arises as another field of special interest to theatre students.                                                                   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cTheatre Laboratory of Drama and Speech<\/strong>\u201d of the Department of Theatre Studies of the University of Patras has an experiential character and a deep interest in research. It serves the need for the development of experience and practice in the fields of study and teaching of artistic expression, movement, music, oral and written speech, translation, theatre direction and production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Among other objectives, the \u201cTheatre Laboratory of Drama and Speech\u201d aims at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Practicing and applying the art of theatre in general terms but also specifically on the theatre for children and young people, as well as the theatre education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Employing rationalized pedagogical, methodological, and artistic approaches and fostering applied drama<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Developing contemporary approaches in teaching literature<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cultivating playwriting and translation for the theatre<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Offering linguistic, artistic and aesthetic training to students<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cultivating stage art in combination with a deeper knowledge on all forms of the performative arts<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Developing the vocal and kinetic skills of the participants<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Exploring the substantial interaction of all arts<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTheatre Laboratory of Drama and Speech\u201d also aims at producing instructive materials, texts and curricula for all levels of theatrical education, which will support both educators and artists. Training for workshops and seminars will also be organized. More specifically, the \u201cTheatre Laboratory of Drama and Speech\u201d will organize and carry out certified workshops and seminars, which will diffuse and apply scientific knowledge about the art of theatre. These workshops and seminars will be either short or long term (i.e. running for one to two years) and will address to education professionals of primary and secondary schools. Upon completion of a seminar \/workshop, the participants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n