The course contributes to reaching the educational objectives of the degree course in Literature. It provides the preparatory skills in History of Theatre for possible employment in the world of publishing, in cultural institutions, in organisational and conservation activites in the field of theatre and entertainment. It also provieds the skills for a potential deepening of the discipline in subsequent courses (as well as first level master's degree).

Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the course, students should know the historical evolution of the discipline, as well as being able to distinguish the main constitutive parts of the theatrical event, also in its relative technical and technological aspects: dramaturgy, acting, set design, theatre spaces, patronage and production systems. They must also be able to distinguish the main types of theatre sources (iconographic, printed and audiovisual), also with the aim of understanding the preservation and enhancement processes of cultural heritage.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course students should be able to:
- conduct specific analyses on the different theatrical forms and the relative artistic products, placing them correctly in the era and cultural context to which they belong.
- carry out bibliographical research in an exhaustive and updated manner, both with telematic and traditional tools.
- orient themselves in an archive and examine the sources correctly.
- present themes and contents related to theatrical events, both in oral and written form.

Critical thinking skills
Students will have to understand the History of Western Theatre and its fundamental themes and stylistic codes, with particular reference to the periods investigated during the lectures.

Communication skills
Students will have to use the correct theatrical vocabulary.

Learning Ability
On completion of the course students must have developed the ability to orient themselves autonomously in research and in-depth study in the theatrical field.