The course contributes to reaching the educational objectives of the degree course in Philology, Linguistics and Literary Traditions, with the specific aim of improving the knowledge and use of methodology acquired during the BA degree course.

Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the course students must be able to critically analyse the main theatrical sources of the contemporary age, from textual documents (reviews, scripts, correspondence, memoirs, etc.) to iconographic and audiovisual materials, with particular reference to the methodology of reconstruction of production systems and the history of the actors.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course students must be able to express original critical views on a theatrical event, using the most up-to-date study methods on the actors.

Critical thinking skills
Students will have to acquire sufficient skills to carry out the historical-critical analysis of the main acting styles of 20th century Italian performing arts. They will also have to acquire sufficient skills to independently reflect on basic historiographical issues relevant to the discipline.

Communication skills
Students must be able to clearly explain with appropriate vocabulary the events and issues of 20th century Italian History of Theatre, to both specialists and non-specialists, with the aim of building valuable interdisciplinary synergies with experts in other fields of study (History of Cinema, History of Music, etc.).