Literature and Cinema and Reading Practices and Experiences

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

The classes will take place in the classroom. Expositive component, as well as analysis and discussion of texts and materials previously provided, some of which will be presented by the students.

Learning Outcomes

The student should have/be able to:
a. Acquire knowledge as a basis for originality in the development and/or application of ideas in the context of research in modern European literatures, cultures and societies.
b. Apply knowledge and problem solving skills in multidisciplinary contexts related to modern European literatures, cultures and societies.
c. Locate specialized bibliographic sources on modern European literatures, cultures, and societies, as well as handle online and offline documentary collections applying information technologies.
d. Know different methodologies for the interpretation of texts on modern European literatures, cultures and societies.
e. Knowledge of the different contact situations between modern European literatures, cultures and societies.
f. Incorporate the study of heritage cultures in the comparative research of European literatures, cultures and societies.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

- Theoretical issues of transmediality. This seminar will also be based on specific examples that will help to develop skills of film analysis.
- The seminar proposes to study the different ways in which the reader can invest the character. Exploration of some theoretical notions (empathy, identification, bovarysm) and historical examples showing how fictional characters have been understood by the reader.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
The assessment criteria is defined by the University of Poitiers: 100.0%

Bibliography

NA