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)	---
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.

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