About this course

• Familiarization of students with the writing code governing dramatic texts and with elements such as character, plot, language, and space-time, as they are structured and interact with the conventions of theatrical performance in the creation of a play.
• The uniqueness of dramatic texts compared to other literary genres and the fundamental principles of theatrical narratology, including density, orality, and the reception of the performative text.
• Concepts of the theatrical hero, dramatic and scenic space-time, and plot motifs.
• Dramatic language as reflected in character idiolects, theatrical dialogue, and stage rhythm.
• Comparative analysis between theatrical plays and related textual forms, such as film scripts and theatrical adaptations.
• Teaching scenarios for writing and utilizing theatrical texts.