Universität Wien

170222 PS Introductory Seminar "Narrativity in Theatre, Film and Media" (2022W)

The Aristotle's Nightmare: Transmedia Stroytelling

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 17 - Theater-, Film- und Medienwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
REMOTE
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 35 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 12.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 19.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 09.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 16.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 23.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 30.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 07.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 14.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 11.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 18.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 25.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to the basic concepts and terms of narratology. At the beginning, basic questions of tellabiity, affinity, and transposability are addressed. In the next step, the plot/story or fable/subject dialectic will be examined in the sense of a " Umschlagen " (Hegel). Among the archetypes, Threshold Guardian, Shapeshifter, and Shadow are examined in greater detail. Among the stations, the resurrection of the hero (also in the post-heroic age) is in the main focus. Absentation and Interdiction were chosen among Propp's functions. The last task is about the concept of focalization with special attention to "mindscreen" scenes.

Assessment and permitted materials

500 points system
100 points class attendance
20 points assignment 1
30 points assignment 2
50 points assignment 3
50 points assignment 4
75 points assignment 5
75 points assignment 6
100 points assignment 7
Standings and a detailed description of the assignments can be seen in Moodle after final registration.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Regular attendance.
- Timely and complete submission of the written assignments 1-7.
- Maximum of 2 missed classes.

Examination topics

Prüfungsimmanent.

Reading list

VOGLER, Heldenreise (aus THE WRITER's JOURNEY)
PROPP, Funktionen (aus MORPHOLOGY OF THE FOLK TALE)
MAHNE, TRANSMEDIALE ERZÄHLTHEORIE. Eine Einführung.
Lexikon der Filmbegriffe (Universität Kiel)
https://filmlexikon.uni-kiel.de/doku.php/der_u?do=search&q=der%20u

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 11.05.2023 11:27