French Theatre

Aimed at students from all Humanities disciplines, the course aims to provide a good knowledge and appreciation of theatre, dramatic literature and scenography from an interdisciplinary perspective. It will draw on the tools of cultural studies and the sciences of theatre and performance. The focus will be on significant examples of dramaturgy, aesthetics and theatrical practice in modern and contemporary French theatre. However, the historical-evolutionary perspective will also be part of the student's training, with a view to developing an awareness of the developments and controversial criticisms that have marked the history of French theatre.

The expected learning outcomes are: Knowledge and understanding of the history, sources, methods and tools of theatre studies and the practices of dramaturgy, performance and directing, with particular reference to the French tradition. Knowledge of some of the main figures, dramaturgies and theatrical practices of modern and contemporary development, of their historical-political, cultural and aesthetic contexts, of stage practice, of transfer between languages and between languages. Understanding of the theoretical, methodological and historical-cultural problems involved in the study of French theatre, including its intermedial and intercultural dissemination. Ability to analyse and interpret the dramatic text and staging; ability to discuss and argue in a seminar context; ability to apply the skills acquired to produce a critical (written or oral) individual or group work of adequate methodological rigour (exposé).