Narrative Theory and Film Analysis
Communication Sciences
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrative Theory and Film Analysis | IBD136 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehmet ARSLANTEPE
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Knows the literature narrative.
2) Knows the film narrative.
3) Recognizes the narrative theory.
4) Applies theories of narrative films
5) Explains the formation of the film narrative.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||
| 1 | Low | No relation | No relation | High | Low | No relation | |
| 2 | High | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Propp, Todorov, Barthes, Levi-Strauss, Syd Field's studies will be studied and used to analyze films.
Weekly Schedule
1) History of narrative and narrative theories2) Introduction to the structural analysis of narratives
3) Propp and Levi-Strauss will be explained
4) Todorov, Syd Field will be explained
5) Metz ve Greimas will be explained
6) Film analysis examples
7) Introduction to analysis
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Exam reviews
10) Overview of Theories
11) Discussions on film
12) Student presentations 1
13) Student presentations 2
14) Student presentations 3
15) Final assessment
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required