Valeriana#1_DiscourseAnalysis
Persona
Valeriana is 38. She is a linguist expert in discourse analysis and terminology. Her terminology area of specialization is music and cultural heritage.
Goal
On the occasion of the restoration of the Teatro Comunale in Bologna Valeriana collaborates on the reconstruction of the main events that took place there. In particular, Valeriana had to write a popularized article about the two busts of Wagner and Verdi in the atrium of the theatre, referring to the relationship that existed between the two artists and the possible influence one had on the other.
Scenario
In order to realize her goal, Valeriana must reconstruct the event in question through both historical data and the evidences given of it. By historical data is meant the dates and occasions when the two musicians visited the theatre or even the dates and occasions when Wagner and Verdi’s operas were performed. In addition, Valeriana must reconstruct existing accounts of the events: music criticism, biographical notes, newspaper reviews.
Competency questions
CQ1: What was Wagner’s first performance in Bologna? On what date?
CQ2: What was Verdi’s first performance in Bologna? On what date?
CQ3: Who were the public figures who participated in event X (or Y)?
CQ4: Who were the musicians who participated in event X (or Y)?
CQ5: Who talked about event X (or Y)?
CQ6: In which works is event X recounted/traced?
CQ7: What were the critical reactions to event X (or Y)? Are them positives?