96367 - History of Dramaturgy. Fundamentals (1) (Modulo 1)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course the student: acquires knowledge of the compositional processes of historical and contemporary dramaturgies; knows how to analyze literary text and scenic text; knows how to apply basic skills to identify the textual structures of historical and contemporary theatres; knows how to relate the different dramaturgies, recognizing their belonging to styles, currents and periods of fundamental importance.

Course contents

The course will outline a history of dramaturgy through exempla, starting from the 18th century and continuing to the contemporary. The texts examined will serve as a starting point for defining the main historical and critical turning points in European dramaturgy.

If students are unable to attend class regularly, it is essential to take the exam for non-attending students.

Any administrative, technical-practical and organizational requests must be forwarded exclusively to the teaching tutor of the course, Dr. Marco Argentina, at the following email address: marco.argentina2@unibo.it.

Readings/Bibliography

Attendees:

1. Notes from lectures.
2. Luigi Allegri, La drammaturgia da Diderot a Beckett, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 1993;
3. Three texts to choose from:
   

Diderot, Il figlio naturale;

Sade, La filosofia nel boudoir;

Hugo, Ernani;

Vigny, Chatterton;

Strindberg, Verso Damasco II;

D'Annunzio, La città morta;

Maeterlinck, I ciechi;

Pirandello, Sei personaggi in cerca d'autore;

Brown, La prigione;

Fosse, Caldo.

Non-attenders:

1. Luigi Allegri, La drammaturgia da Diderot a Beckett, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 1993;
2. Umberto Artioli, L'officina segreta di Pirandello, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 1989;
3. Pirandello, Sei personaggi in cerca d'autore;
4. Two texts to choose from:

Diderot, Il figlio naturale;

Hugo, Ernani;

D'Annunzio, La città morta.

Teaching methods

Teaching includes lectures and, if the Bolognese theatre season allows, the viewing of rehearsals and presentations by directors/dramatists/actors.

Assessment methods

The level of learning will be assessed through an oral exam that will focus on the topics covered during the course and the texts indicated in the exam syllabus. The exam is intended to assess knowledge of the history of drama from the 18th century to the present day and of the main historical-critical turning points in European drama.

Achieving a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered, mastery of expression and specific language, originality of reflection, and familiarity with the analytical tools of the history of drama will be evaluated with excellent marks. A predominantly rote or rote knowledge of the subject matter, an incomplete ability to synthesize and analyze, or correct but inappropriate language will result in a fair grade. Occasional gaps in mastery of the subject matter, poor ability to synthesize and analyze, and inappropriate language will result in a passing grade. Significant gaps in learning, inappropriate language, or an inability to analyze the key moments in the history of drama will be negatively assessed.

Students with learning disabilities (LD) or temporary or permanent disabilities: please contact the relevant University office promptly (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it). They will be responsible for suggesting any accommodations to the students concerned. These accommodations must be submitted to the instructor for approval 15 days in advance, who will evaluate their suitability, also taking into account the course's learning objectives.

Teaching tools

Video and textual sources; if the theatre season allows, observation of rehearsals of performances and listening to oral testimonies of directors/dramatists/actors.

Office hours

See the website of Elena Randi