96368 - Processes and Forms of Dramatic Creation. Laboratory (1) (Modulo 2)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the laboratory the student: acquires knowledge on the empirical dynamics and the material components of modern contemporary dramaturgy; knows how to analyze the transitions between literary text and scenic text; knows how to apply basic skills to identify the conditions, tools and objectives of dramaturgical practice; knows how to relate the different dramaturgical practices, recognizing their theoretical components and cultural references.

Course contents

The course will focus on a number of case studies that will enable students to reflect critically on the themes and structures of the dramaturgical text and, above all, on the Romantic text, carrying out work akin to that of the contemporary dramaturg.

Students with DSA or temporary or permanent disabilities: it is suggested to get in touch immediately with the responsible University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it) and with the lecturer, in order to seek together the most effective strategies in following the lessons and/or preparing for the exam.

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. Lecture notes.
2. Elena Randi, Percorsi della drammaturgia romantica, Torino, UTET, 2012;
3. Three texts to choose from:

- Brentano, Gli allegri musicanti;
- Kleist, Caterina di Heilbronn;
- Coleridge, Remorse;
- Byron, Caino;
- Leopardi, Telesilla;
- Hugo, Il re si diverte;
- Gautier, Una lacrima del Diavolo;
- Zorrilla, Don Giovanni;
- Nerval, Lo stampatore di Harlem.

Non-attendees:

In lieu of notes, non-attendees are required to study:

- Umberto Artioli, Il combattimento invisibile. D'Annunzio tra romanzo e teatro, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 1995.

In addition to all the bibliography provided for attending students, non-attending students are obliged to study 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 knowledge acquisition will be verified by an oral interview, which will focus on the topics covered in the course and the texts indicated in the examination programme. The interview is intended to ascertain the critical capabilities acquired by the student with reference to the analysis of a dramaturgical text, with particular attention to Romantic dramaturgy.

The achievement of an organic vision of the themes addressed, the possession of a mastery of expression and specific language, the originality of reflection as well as familiarity with the tools of dramaturgical analysis will be assessed with marks of excellence. A mostly mechanical or mnemonic knowledge of the subject, an unarticulated ability to summarise and analyse, or language that is correct but not always appropriate, will lead to fair marks. Occasional gaps in mastery of the subject, poor synthesis and analysis skills, and language that is not very appropriate will lead to marks that are on the sufficiency threshold. Significant gaps in training, inappropriate language, inability to analyse a dramaturgical text will only result in negative marks.

Students with DSA or temporary or permanent disabilities: it is advisable to contact the University office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it) in good time: it will be its task to propose any adaptations to the students concerned, which must in any case be submitted, 15 days in advance, for approval by the teacher, who will assess the appropriateness in relation to the teaching 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