Dramaturgical Analysis I

N/A

Because it is an essentially theoretical-practical discipline, part of the class will consist of: exposure and discussion of the syllabus; exemplification of the contents exposed through the analysis of previously chosen texts. The other part will be dedicated to practical exercises of analysis of theater texts, carried out in group.
Exclusively continuous evaluation (Art. 13.5 of the Acad. Regul. of the 1st Cycle of Studies at ESEC) )
Presencial participation in class is mandatory. (Art. 2.2 of the Acad. Regul. of the 1st Cycle of Studies at ESEC)
Criteria:
– Active and stimulant participation in class group work – 20%
– Individual papers – 80%
Specific Conditions of acessment to appeal or improvement examination(Art. 13.8 Acad.Regul.of the first cycle of ESEC)
– Attendance to 50% of classes
– 8 Val. in the frequency evaluation

Student should be able to:
1. Place the dramatic text in the universe of fiction literature, highlighting its nature and specificity.
2. Establish the relationship between dramatic writing and scenic writing.
3. Identify the main categories of the dramatic text analysis process.
4. Develop the ability to analyze and interpret pieces of various genres, periods and styles.
5. Apply the main analysis techniques to previously determined pieces in order to investigate and reveal their scenic potential.
6. Develop the ability to present reasoned arguments and to know how to productively integrate others’ points of view.

I The dramatic text.
1. There is a specificity of the theater text
2. The mastery of poetry from Aristotle to Hegel.
3. Dramatic genres and their historical context.
II. The organization of fiction.
1. The notion of fable.
1.2. Myths and inventions.
1.3. The fable as a chain of actions.
1.4. Limits of the fable.
2. The intrigue.
2.1. The mechanics of the piece.
2.2. Main conflict and secondary conflicts.
III Time and space.
1. Unity or discontinuity.
IV The status of the word.
1. Dialogue and monologue.
2. Word and action.
3. Didascalias.
V The notion of character
1. A historical approach.
2. A matter of identity card?
3.A character, a force that acts.
4. Subject of the speech / object of the speech.

• - Individual and/or Group Work - 80.0%
• - Attendance and Participation - 20.0%

• - Exam - 100.0%

NAO

ARISTÓTELES, Poética. Trad. Eudoro de Sousa. Lisboa: Imprensa Nacional – Casa da Moeda, 2003.
DANAN, Joseph, O que é a dramaturgia?. Évora: Licorne, 2010
PALLOTTINI, Renata, Introdução à dramaturgia. São Paulo: Ática, 1988.
RYNGAERT, Jean-Pierre, Introdução à análise do teatro. Lisboa: Edições Asa,1998
UBERSFELD, Anne, Os termos-chave da análise textual. Évora: Licorne, 2010