Languages

Adapting Literature

Module code: R9052
Level 4
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Workshop
Assessment modes: Essay

On this interdisciplinary module, you'll explore cultural and social themes through cinematic adaptations of world literature. You'll examine:

• the art of adaptation as interpretation and remediation
• translation strategies used to shape literary storytelling for international audiences
• questions around freedom of expression for literary authors versus film directors
• concepts of story ownership and shared authorship in adapted works.

Teaching content includes selected literary works and their movie adaptations from Europe and around the world.

Module learning outcomes

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key works in world literature and cinema
• demonstrate awareness of the social, cultural, political or other issues arising from the topics studied
• evaluate and interpret primary and secondary sources in order to develop lines of argument and make sound and persuasive judgements on key works / case studies covered during the workshops
• effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis