History of Theatre and of Dramatic Literature II

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Although it is a largely theoretical discipline, should not, however, confine itself to the exhibition, discussion and examples of the syllabus, but seek to bring students to a more direct participation through individual presentations in the classroom to work on themes or authors previously defined.
Will be systematically analyzed dramatic texts, but also theoretical texts about theatrical aesthetics over time.
The detailed analysis of theatrical iconography should also be a constant.
Cont. evaluation: Tests, papers 90%; Participation: 10%.

The student should:
. Identify the fundamental dramatic texts of theatrical reportoire in the West.
. Recognize the different periods of theatre history
. Detecting rupture or continuity elements between different periods.
. Recognize the most significant texts of theorical reflection about theatrical phenomenon.
. Identify and relate the different elements that contribute to the achivement of theatrical spectacle.
. Relate the dramatic texts with the socio-cultural context in witch they have been produced.

I  Elizabethan theatre.
1. public and private theatres.
2. Shakespeare.
II  Spanish «siglo de oro».
1. Comedies and «Autos sacramentales».
2. Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca and Tirso de Molina.
3. The «Corrales» and their public.
III. French classical theatre.
1. Corneille, Molière, Racine.
IV. Portuguese theater in the 18th century.
1. António José da Silva.
V. Goldoni and the end of commedia dell’arte.
VI. Garrett and portuguese theatre reform

tests and works - 90.0%

Attendance and Participation - 10.0%

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