Course: Italian Drama 1

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Course title Italian Drama 1
Course code KRI/IDI1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Italian
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Špička Jiří, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Marini Alessandro, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Giocolieri 2. Medieval dialogical texts 3. Piccolomini and Chrysis 4. Machiavelli and Mandragola 5. Aretino 6. Guarini 7. Counter-Reformational tragedy 8. Pastoral 9. Commedia dell´arte 10. Goldoni 11. Burgeois play 12. Pirandello

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Projection (static, dynamic)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 50 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to deepen students' knowledge of the history of Italian drama. There will be analyzed preserved dramatic texts or, if available, records of theatrical productions.
Students will deepen their knowledge of the history of Italian drama, they will know in more detail the trends of dramatic forms´ evolution. They will know especially the canonic works of Italian drama production and will learn, in basic outlines, the problems related to the drama text staging.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam

Participation in lectures and seminars, reading specified literary and scientific texts, preparing for the exam, passing the exam.
Recommended literature
  • E. Lauretta (ed.). (2002). Pirandello e il linguaggio della scena. CNSP, Agrigento.
  • G. Antonucci. (1986). Storia del teatro italiano del Novecento. Studium, Roma.
  • G. Taffon. (2005). Maestri drammaturghi nel teatro italiano del 900. Laterza, Roma-Bari.
  • M. Apollonio. (1981). Storia del teatro italiano, 1-2. Sansoni, Firenze.
  • P. Puppa. (2007). Teatro e spettacolo nel secondo Novecento. Laterza, Roma-Bari.
  • Z. Digrin. (1995). Divadlo učenců a diplomatů. Divadelní ústav, Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Italian Philology (2016) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -