Methodological Aspects of the Using the Genre of Improvisation as a Means of the Manifestation of Personality Characteristics in a Theatre of Comedy
Methodological Aspects of the Using the Genre of Improvisation as a Means of the Manifestation of Personality Characteristics in a Theatre of Comedy

Summary/Abstract: Purpose of Research. The purpose of the article is to analyse the using the genre of improvisation as a manifestation of personality characteristics in a theatre of comedy in the context of culture, language and customs. Methodology. The methodology of the research includes the art history and culturological approaches. The author applies the system-structural, analytical and comparative methods. They allow studying the particularities of various types of theatrical characters, which use both ordinary language and the language of physical gestures that are typical for English culture. The combination of the accessible language and visual conceptual immediacy makes it suitable for intercultural communication at different levels. Scientific Novelty. The scientific novelty of the article is the fact that this issues is the first, which are implemented in the course for future actors and students, who are studying a foreign language and culture. It has been implemented at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts. The results of several months of an intensive theatre course are important for future projects and can be extrapolated to higher educational institutions in Ukraine. Conclusions. Thus, it has been found out that the theatrical workshops, based on the production of authentic, comedic texts, can provide rich and meaningful skills of foreign languages. Theatre courses can be used to learn a foreign language with understanding and interpretation of foreign literature and culture. In addition, the production process of the theatre encourages students to show their talents, challenge their abilities and achieve their goals in speaking any foreign language.

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