CODE 106807 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 1 FILOLOGIA E SCIENZE DELL'ANTICHITÀ 11268 (LM-15) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-FIL-LET/05 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW Through the direct reading of sources, literary and otherwise, one can attempt to reconstruct the history of theatre in the ancient world, how a performance was organised, what role the chorus played, how the actors acted, what equipment was used for staging, and in general the practical aspects behind the performance of Greek and Latin dramatic works in their original performative dimension. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Aim of the course is acquiring knowledge and skills for a reading of Greek and Latin dramatic texts aware of their original performative dimension, the contexts of performance and the history of their tradition. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The learning aims are in detail: knowledge of the diachronic evolution of the theatrical phenomenon in the ancient world from its origins to the imperial age: buildings, performance contexts, organisation of performances, chorus, actors, masks, props and theatrical machinery, scenography, choreography, music and in general the practical aspects of staging; ability to apply this knowledge to the reading of Greek and Latin dramatic texts by understanding their structures and dramaturgical economy, and with awareness of the performative aspects in the context of ancient staging; awareness of the history of the tradition of ancient dramatic texts and its specificities with respect to texts belonging to other genres. At the end of the class, the student will know the history of theatre in the ancient world; he/she will be able to read texts with full awareness of the dramaturgical structures and performance aspects; he/she will have understood the specificities of the textual tradition and the ancient reception of Greek and Latin plays. PREREQUISITES Students are supposed to be familiar with the dramatic production of the main authors of Greek and Latin theatre and with the literary aspects of it. TEACHING METHODS Attendance, although not compulsory, is recommended. Some lessons concerning the history of theatre and the textual tradition of dramatic texts will be face-to-face lessons, mostly based on the analysis of literary and documentary sources. The monographic part will be conducted as a workshop with direct involvement of the students. As part of the didactic support activities, Dr Marco Comunetti will hold 5 lectures dedicated to analysis of dramatic texts. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Contexts and organisational aspects of theatrical performances from classical Athens to Rome: buildings and occasions, actors, chorus, audience, masks and costumes, theatrical machines and props, music and dance. Greek and Latin dramatic texts, with a focus on dramaturgical economy and performance aspects, as well as the history of their tradition and ancient scholarship on dramatical genres. Monographic part on the Greek fragmentary comedy. Non-attending students are encouraged to contact the teacher for further bibliography (serena.perrone@unige.it). RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY A.M. Belardinelli, Lo spettacolo teatrale dei Greci. Tecniche drammatiche e messa in scena, Milano 2023. J.L. Ferriss-Hill, Aristophanes in Roman Literature, in: A companion to Aristophanes, ed. by M.C. Farmer, J.B. Lefkowitz, Hoboken 2024, pp. 368-380. Other materials will be made available via Aulaweb. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD SERENA PERRONE Ricevimento: On appointment. Please e-mail at serena.perrone@unige.it Exam Board SERENA PERRONE (President) MARCO COMUNETTI ALICE BONANDINI (Substitute) LARA PAGANI (Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START 17 September 2024 Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam consists of an oral interview to assess the knowledge about the history of ancient theatre and the textual tradition of Greek and Latin dramatic texts, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to the direct reading of the sources. ASSESSMENT METHODS The exam consists of an interview during which, in addition to general questions, the student is offered the texts of some sources to be analysed and framed in the context of the history of ancient theatre and the textual tradition of Greek and Latin dramatic texts. As a basic threshold, the student is required to know the history of Greek and Latin theatre and the main specificities of the textual tradition of dramatic texts, and to be able to analyse the sources that are the subject of the monographic part. To reach a threshold of excellence, the skill to apply the acquired knowledge to the analysis of sources is required, demonstrating the ability to frame them correctly and grasp their contribution to our knowledge of theatre in the ancient world. Clarity and propriety of language will also influence the assessment. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 16/12/2024 09:00 GENOVA Orale 13/01/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 03/02/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 05/05/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 26/05/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 30/06/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 21/07/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 10/09/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale FURTHER INFORMATION Erasmus students not proficient in Italian may request a substitutive bibliography, and take the examination in English. Students with a disability or specific learning disorder (SLD) can consult UniGe guidelines.