About this course

• Introduction to the writing conventions of dramatic texts and their key elements: character, plot, language, and space-time, in relation to theatrical conventions
• The uniqueness of dramatic texts compared to other literary genres and the core principles of theatrical narratology, including density, orality, and the reception of performative texts
• Exploration of theatrical heroes, dramatic and scenic space-time, and plot motifs
• Dramatic language as expressed through character idiolects, theatrical dialogue, and stage rhythm
• Comparative analysis between theatrical plays and related textual forms, such as film scripts and theatrical adaptations