Dramaturgical Analysis II

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Methodologies:
– Exhibition and discussion of the syllabus;
– Examples of content exposed through the analysis of texts previously chosen.
– Practical exercises of script or theatrical analysis

Exclusively continuous evaluation (Art. 13.5 of the Academic Regulation of the 1st Cycle of Studies at ESEC)
Presencial participation in class is mandatory ((Art. 2.2 of the Academic Regulation of the 1st Cycle of Studies at ESEC)
Criteria:
Group works developped in class – 20%
Individual works – 80%

Conditions of access to the appeal or improvement exam
(Art. 13.8 – Acad. Regul. of the 1st Cycle of Studies at ESEC)
– Attendance in 50% of scheduled classes
– 8 Val. in the frequency evaluation

The student should be able to:
1. Understand the importance of non-textual and non-dramatic elements in dramatic composition.
2. Establish the relationship between dramatic writing and stage writing.
3. Develop the ability to analyze and interpret various theatrical signs.
4. Develop the ability to present well-reasoned arguments and to productively integrate the viewpoints of others.
5. Present proposals that correspond to concrete and well-founded dramaturgical choices.

I – Analysis of the Elements of Modern Theater

Characteristics of Naturalist, Symbolist, and Epic Theater
The Relationship Between the Text and the Historical Context
Tools for Analyzing Dramatic Texts

II – Analysis of the Non-Textual Elements of Theater

Introduction to Theatrical Semiotics
Recognizing Non-Textual Theatrical Signs
Case Studies of Contemporary Plays

Individual and/or Group Work - 80.0%

Attendance and Participation - 20.0%

Exam - 100.0%

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