About this course

• Familiarization with the writing code of dramatic texts and the elements of character, plot, language, and space-time, as structured and interacting with theatrical conventions in the creation of a play.
• The uniqueness of dramatic texts compared to other literary genres and the fundamental principles of theatrical narratology, such as density, orality, and the reception of performative texts.
• Key concepts: theatrical protagonist, dramatic and scenic space-time, and plot motifs.
• Dramatic language, as reflected in character idiolects, theatrical dialogue, and stage rhythm.
• Comparative study between plays and related textual genres, such as screenplays and theatrical adaptations.