CJp521 An Introduction to Narratology

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ondřej Sládek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Milena Šubrtová, Ph.D.
Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Supplier department: Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable
Mon 12:00–12:50 učebna 72
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce essential narratological concepts to the students in English, familiarize them with basic theories and methods in the study of narrative. The course objective is to outline in this context: 1) short history of narrative theory and narratology in the context of study of literature in the 20th century, 2) the main concepts of narrative theory (e.g. story, narrative, narration etc.), 3) basic theories and methods using in the study of narrative, 4) the structure of narrative, 5) the main components of narrative, 6) the surface of narrative, 7) text, narrative and fictional world. Students will learn about basic secondary literature which will enable them to complete and extend preceding lectures.
Learning outcomes
Having finished the course the students will acquire general and also specific knowledge regarding narratological theories and concepts in English. They will be able to view the potential of the narratological approach offer for an analysis and interpretation of particular literary artworks. The students will be able to interpret narrative texts as well as justify and support their views using their knowledge of narrative studies. They will get an insight into basic terminology, theories and methods using in the study of narrative, and they will be able to apply it.
Syllabus
  • 1. An introduction to the history of narrative theory and narratology 2. Towards a definition of narrative 3. Model of communication levels (the entities in a narrative work) 4. Text, narrative and fictional world 5. The structure of narrative: story, plot, narration 6. Time and space 7. Character 8. Narrator 9. Point of view 10. Narrative modes 11. Narration in various disciplines 12. Narration in various media
Literature
    required literature
  • DOLEŽEL, Lubomír. Narativní způsoby v české literatuře. Vydání druhé. Příbram: Pistorius & Olšanská, 2014, 142 stran. ISBN 9788087855133. URL info
  • SCHMID, Wolf. Narratology : an introduction. Berlin: De Gruyter, 2010, xii, 258. ISBN 9783110226317. info
  • FLUDERNIK, Monika. An introduction to narratology. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2009, x, 190. ISBN 9780203882887. info
  • PRINCE, Gerald. A dictionary of narratology. Rev. ed. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2003, xi, 126. ISBN 0803287763. info
  • RIMMON-KENAN, Shlomith. Poetika vyprávění. Vyd. 1. Brno: Host, 2001, 176 s. ISBN 807294004X. info
    recommended literature
  • Storyworlds across media : toward a media-conscious narratology. Edited by Marie-Laure Ryan - Jan-Noël Thon. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2014, xi, 363. ISBN 9780803245631. info
  • Current trends in narratology. Edited by Greta Olson. New York: De Gruyter, 2011, viii, 367. ISBN 9783110255003. info
  • Postclassical narratology : approaches and analyses. Edited by Jan Alber - Monika Fludernik. Columbus: Ohio State University Press, 2010, vii, 323. ISBN 9780814292419. info
  • Handbook of narratology. Edited by Peter Hèuhn. New York: Walter de Gruyter Berlin, 2009, vii, 468 p. ISBN 9783110189476. info
  • BAL, Mieke. Narratology : introduction to the theory of narrative. 3rd ed. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2009, xix, 264. ISBN 9780802096319. info
  • Narratology in the age of cross-disciplinary narrative research. Edited by Sandra Heinen - Roy Sommer. Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, 2009, 309 p. ISBN 9783110222425. info
  • Narratology beyond literary criticismmediality, disciplinarity. Edited by Jan Christoph Meister - Tom Kindt - Wilhelm Schernus. New York: Walter de Gruyter, 2005, xvi, 296 p. ISBN 3110183528. info
  • The dynamics of narrative formstudies in Anglo-American narratology. Edited by John Pier. New York: Walter de Gruyter, 2004, 272 p. ISBN 9783110922646. info
  • What is narratology?questions and answers regarding the status of a theory. Edited by Tom Kindt - Hans-Harald Mèuller. New York: Walter de Gruyter, 2003, x, 368 p. ISBN 3110178745. info
  • Fiction updated: theories of fictionality, narratology, and poetics. Edited by Călin-Andrei Mihăilescu - Walid Hamarneh. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1996, xiii, 327. ISBN 0802069959. info
  • Narratology : an introduction. Edited by José Ángel García Landa - Susana Onega. 1st pub. London: Longman, 1996, xii, 324. ISBN 0582255430. info
  • FLUDERNIK, Monika. Towards a "natural" narratology. First published. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 1996, xvi, 454. ISBN 0415124824. info
Teaching methods
Lecture, tutorial, e-learning (study materials, an anthology of texts). Students will further develop their knowledge and interpretational skills with the aim to communicate with a narrative work more efficiently. They will use their knowledge gained not only in the classes but also in their individual study of study materials (e-learning) and recommended literature which they will be able to discuss regularly with their teacher.
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: students pass the final test which contains questions related to the topics listed in the syllabus. The test is scored. Students must obtain at least 70 % right answers.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.
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