Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Scienze della comunicazione - Enrollment from 2025/2026
Academic year:
CuCi IA From 9/21/20 To 10/31/20
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of Theatrical Criticism F Simona Brunetti (Coordinator)
CuCi IB From 11/9/20 To 1/9/21
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of Theatrical Criticism F Simona Brunetti (Coordinator)
CuCi IIA From 2/15/21 To 4/1/21
years Modules TAF Teacher
Data elaboration laboratory F Rossana Cotroneo (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° "Common world. 2022 Arendt Seminars F Olivia Guaraldo (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° History of comics F Claudio Gallo (Coordinator)
CuCi IIB From 4/14/21 To 5/29/21
years Modules TAF Teacher
Data elaboration laboratory F Rossana Cotroneo (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° "Common world. 2022 Arendt Seminars F Olivia Guaraldo (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° PhD Conference 2021: Margins and Forgotten places F Simona Brunetti (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Creative Writing Laboratory F Veronica Gobbato (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Journalistic Writing Laboratory F Andrea Capuzzo (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° History of comics F Claudio Gallo (Coordinator)

Teaching code

4S007520

Coordinator

Simona Brunetti

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

NN - -

Period

CuCi IA, CuCi IB

Learning outcomes

An introduction to the methodological instruments required for the critical study of a performing arts event, through an analytical examination of specific plays.

Program

Contents of the course:
An introduction to a critical interpretation of a theatrical performance.
During the course the following performances will be analysed in detail:

- "Il padre" di August Strindberg, regia di Massimo Castri;
- "Il gabbiano" di Anton Čechov, regia di Orazio Costa / film, regia di Marco Bellocchio;
- "Zio Vanja" di Anton Čechov, regia di Peter Stein / "Vanja sulla 42a strada", da Anton Čechov, regia di Louis Malle;
- "Enrico IV" di Pirandello, regie di Claudio Fino e Giorgio De Lullo;
- "L'ultimo nastro di Krapp" di Samuel Beckett, regia di Enrico D'Amato.

References:
Roberto Tessari, "Linee di avviamento alla lettura critica dello spettacolo teatrale", in Roberto Alonge, Roberto Tessari, "Lo spettacolo teatrale. Dal testo alla messinscena", Milano, LED, 1996, pp. 11-53.

Teaching methods:
A critical analysis of primary and secondary sources such as archival fonts, iconography, performance recordings, films, videos, audio recordings, etc.

Attendance is compulsory. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, attendance at lessons will be verified by administering some exercises.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
R. Tessari Linee di avviamento alla lettura critica dello spettacolo teatrale, in R. Alonge, R. Tessari, Lo spettacolo teatrale. Dal testo alla messinscena, MIlano, LED, pp. 11-53. (Edizione 1) LED 1996

Examination Methods

Attendance to lectures, ongoing exercises and online delivery of a final written paper.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE