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Core Module Information
Module title: Narrative and Narration
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LMD09162
Module leader: C. Paul Sellors
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module you will examine a variety of arguments about narrative and narration in film and literature. You will investigate foundational principles, starting with classical understandings of the relationships between narration and representation. Following this you will research and evaluate debates on questions such as narrative structure, the relationship between authorial and narrative voices, narrative levels, narrative point of view, the reliability of narrators, the metaphysics of narratives, the necessity of narrators in narration in different media, narration and time, and the relationship between narration and knowledge. Narrative is not restricted to the domain of fiction. While much of the module addresses fictional narratives, you will also consider the role of narration in factual representations. Structured as a research methods seminar module, and as preparation for major research projects like a dissertation, this module will help you learn to evaluate and question arguments, determine research questions, and establish a programme of research to help you to answer those question. In doing so you will develop your ability to identify research methods in your research sources and determine which methods are most suitable for your research projects. You will also improve your ability to build an argument on evidence and reason. You will leave the module with a developed understanding of the modalities of narrative and narration that you can apply to your creative projects.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate knowledge of and critically reflect upon arguments and methodologies prevalent in narratology.

LO2: Construct a viable research programme from the critical and theoretical literature on narratology.

LO3: Critically reflect upon the relationship between narration and representation.

LO4: Contribute effectively to peer discussions of colleagues’ research.

LO5: Evaluate and engage with peer discussions of your research.

LO6: Produce clearly defined, rigorous, and detailed arguments.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: C. Paul Sellors
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Guided independent study 36 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Seminar 39 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 125 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 25 1,2,3,5,5 HOURS= 00.00 Contact Module Leader
Essay 65 1,2,3,5,6 13 , WORDS= 3000 Contact Module Leader
Discussion/Participation 10 1,3,4,6 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 25
2024/5, Trimester 2, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: C. Paul Sellors
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 36 To prepare for the seminar classes you need to undertake required reading each week. These required readings will be specified in Moodle. Whenever possible, there readings will be downloadable from Moodle or from the Library catalogue.
Face To Face Seminar 39 In the weekly seminar classes you will discuss with your colleagues the ideas, evidence, and arguments in the required readings. As appropriate, we will evaluate these arguments against both factual and fictional films and works of literature. Around week 5 you will begin to present your research. You will lead a discussion on one required reading, supplementing this with additional research. All discussions will help you to develop the ability to comprehend arguments from multiple perspectives.
Online Guided independent study 125 In the first few weeks of the module you will decide upon a topic to research from the module syllabus. You will then start researching this topic early in the module, completing a 3000 words essay at the end of week 13. You will present this research, as research in progress, to the class when the topic is scheduled.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 25 1~2~3~5~6 Not Yet Determi HOURS= 15 minutes Beginning in week 3 you will choose a topic to research from the syllabus. You will present a 15 minute presentation on a required reading on that topic listed in the syllabus, and supplement your discussion with additional research. Your presentation is on your 'research in progress', and it will be assessed against where you are in the module timetable. A presentation early in the trimester should have more issues to research further than one later in the trimester. Following your presentation you will discuss your presentation with your colleagues in the class.
Essay 65 1~2~3~5~6 13 , WORDS= 3000 words Your essay is the culmination of the research you began at the beginning of the module. In addition to engaging with your research sources, you will reflect upon the comments and discussion points raised during your presentation, and during any optional tutorial sessions. You will develop and include in your essay a literature review and discussion of methodology. This essay is designed to give you experience writing a work roughly equivalent to a dissertation chapter, therefore providing you with experience and skills required for your final year work.
Discussion/Participation 10 1~3~4~6 Not Yet Determi HOURS= 12 weeks You are expected to attend class each week having completed your required readings and taken notes on those readings. Those readings and notes will prepare you to participate in our seminar discussions. You will be evaluated on your attendance, discussions of the required readings, and collegial, scholarly engagement with your colleagues during the question sessions following their seminar presentations.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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