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Pigkou-Repousi, Myrto (2012) Ensemble theatre and citizenship education : how ensemble theatre contributes to citizenship education. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
This study examines the ways in which ensemble theatre making can contribute to
citizenship education. A range of political theories construct the framework for
democratic politics and active citizenship which, in turn, become the pedagogical basis
for the ensemble model of theatre learning. Outstanding political theories, such as
Castoriadis’ theory of the imaginary institution of society and Habermas’ model for
communicative action, structure a theoretical basis which constitutes an ideal definition
for democratic politics and active citizenship. This framework becomes the pedagogic
ground of ensemble theatre that constitutes a collective process of theatre making and,
therefore, aims to function as a democratic learning experience in the art of theatre. In
this context, a research praxis that combines methodological elements from action
research and case study is conducted in two high-schools of Athens and examines
students’ perceptions of politics, while at the same time explores their responses to an
artistic, learning experience that interacts with their own initiatives, group decisions, and
socio-artistic actions. Following this methodological route that integrates both an
interventionist and an interpretive interest, the fieldwork is developed as a dialogic
action between the ideal conception of ensemble theatre making and the real conditions
that are encountered in the educational contexts. In this context, the analysis and the
interpretation of the data provides information about the ways in young people perceive
arts and politics, the ways in which they experience and develop collectiveness and
active participation as well as the ways in which these perceptions determine their
citizenship skills. Finally, the impact of ensemble theatre process is examined in relation
to the above mentioned perceptions and conditions of political socialisation.
Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) | ||||
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Subjects: | L Education > LC Special aspects of education P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN2000 Dramatic representation. The Theater |
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Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Ensemble theater -- Social aspects, Citizenship -- Study and teaching | ||||
Official Date: | 2012 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Institute of Education | ||||
Thesis Type: | PhD | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Neelands, Jonothan | ||||
Extent: | 340 leaves. | ||||
Language: | eng |
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