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Narrative in Fiction and Film
Course Code Semester
Course Name
LE/RC/LA
Course Type
Language of Instruction
ECTS
ENL8003
8
Narrative in Fiction and Film
3/0/0
CC
English
6
Course Goals
To introduce the basic ideas of narratology and their application to fictional and filmic narrative through a study of selected works of fiction and films.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Özlem Güner
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
Monday, 12:00-15:00, 3C 12 14 16
Office Hour(s)
Monday, 11:00-12:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture, discussion, films.
Principle Sources
Citizen Kane, Orson Welles
Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte
Jane Eyre, Joe Wright
Memento, Christopher Nolan
Bir Zamanlar Anadolu'da, Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Other Sources
“The elements of film” from Elements of Literature.
Seymour Chatman, Story and Discourse: Narrative Structure in Fiction and Film
Mieke Bal, Narratology: Introduction to the Theory of Narrative.
Jacob Lothe. Narrative in Fiction and Film: An Introduction
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
2. Week
Fundamental elements of narratives:
- signification (verbal, visual, audial)
- causality
- time
- space
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
3. Week
Plot & Story
- diegetic paradigms
- non-diegetic paradigms
- syntagms
- narration
- narrator
- reader/viewer
- author/implied author
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
4. Week
The language of film:
- Film semantics
a. The shot – “mise-en-scene”
b. Editing
Film narrative and ideology:
- Cinematic Apparatus
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
5. Week
Narrative film analysis:
Citizen Kane, Orson Welles
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
6. Week
Narrative film analysis:
Citizen Kane, Orson Welles
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
7. Week
Narrative film analysis:
Citizen Kane, Orson Welles
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
8. Week
Narrative film and adaptation:
- Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre (the novel)
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
9. Week
Narrative film and adaptation:
Pride and Prejudice,, Joe Wright (the film)
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
10. Week
Narrative film and adaptation:
Pride and Prejudice,, Joe Wright (the film)
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
11. Week
Diversities in film narratives:
Memento, Christopher Nolan
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
12. Week
Diversities in film narratives:
Memento, Christopher Nolan
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
13. Week
Local narratives
Bir Zamanlar Anadolu’da, Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Active participation, homework, in-class assignments.
14. Week
Local narratives
Bir Zamanlar Anadolu’da, Nuri Bilge Ceylan
15. Week
Study week
16. Week
Final Exam Week
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
3
80
Online participation and attendance
1
20
Program Outcomes
PO-1 Show knowledge of a substantial range of authors, movements and texts from different periods of literary history. PO-2 Identify the intellectual, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature
is written and read. PO-3 Employ the necessary skills in the reading, analysis and in appreciation of literature. PO-4 Recognize, interpret, and comment on rhetorical and figurative language. PO-5 Identify, distinguish between and assess the distinctive characteristics of texts written in the principle literary genres. PO-6 Recall and define key terms and concepts relating to language, literature and/or culture. PO-7 Recognize the role of different social and cultural contexts in affecting meaning. PO-8 Demonstrate responsiveness to the central role of language in the creation of meaning. PO-9 Recognize different structures and discourse functions of the English language. PO-10 Display competence both in written and/or oral expression and in the
communication of ideas in a variety of contexts. PO-11 Demonstrate critical skills in the close reading, description, interpretation,
and analysis of literary and non-literary texts. PO-12 Use logical thought, critical reasoning, and rhetorical skills to effectively
construct arguments. PO-13 Apply guided research skills including the ability to gather, sift, organize and
present information and material. PO-14 Show competence in planning, preparation and revision of essays,
presentations, and other written and project work. PO-15 Reflect on ethical and philosophical issues raised in literary, critical, and
cultural texts.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1 Knowledge of film language. LO-2 Similarities and differences between literary and filmic narrative. LO-3 Understanding the basic terms and concepts related to narratology. LO-4 Practice of close reading and analyzing texts under the light of narratology. LO-5 The powers and weaknesses of fictional and filmic representation. LO-6 Practice of transpositions between the two media.
Course Assessment Matrix:
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10 PO 11 PO 12 PO 13 PO 14 PO 15 LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5 LO 6