Modern Languages and Cultures
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title SCREENING TEXTS
Code MODL328
Coordinator Dr PE Bromilow
Modern Languages and Cultures
Pollie.Bromilow@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 1

 18

       4

 23
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 127
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Film extract analysis. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This work will be marked anonymously. There will be a reassessment opportunity.  -1500 words    20       
Essay. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This work will be marked anonymously. There will be a reassessment opportunity.  -2500 words    50       
Blog post for MLC blog. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This work will be marked anonymously. There will be a reassessment opportunity.  -1000 words    30       

Aims

To introduce students to adaptation theory;

To enable students to read, watch and understand complex texts either in their original language or in translation across a range of Modern Language areas;

To develop students’ aptitudes in literary and film analysis;

To develop students’ writing skills, both academic and for non-specialist audiences.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate knowledge of key aspects of film adaptation theory as applied to the texts and films studied on the module.

(LO2) Read and understand complex texts in the original language or in translation.

(LO3) Watch and understand challenging films in the original language or subtitled into English.

(LO4) Analyse and comment on selected texts in terms of their literary features and how they have been adapted into films.

(LO5) Analyse and comment on selected films in terms of their narrative strategies and their relation to original literary sources.

(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving.

(S2) Communication: oral, written visual to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

(S3) Global citizenship.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching method 1 - lecture.
Introduction to adaptation theory. One introductory lecture.

Teaching method 2 - seminar.
Seminars provide an opportunity to discuss material.

Syllabus
 

The module will typically cover:

Introduction to adaptation theory;

Nine teaching blocks which are arranged chronologically in order of text.

There will also typically be at least three assessment workshops at different points of the module.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.