There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

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.

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.