Fundamentals on Narrative

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Subject guarantor:

Ronald BERGAN, Giovanni Battista ROBBIANO

Name of lecturer(s):

Ronald BERGAN, Giovanni Battista ROBBIANO

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Basic theory of narrative with an overview of literary tradition. Course focuses on narration as traditional and fundamental activity of humans. From origin of myth and religious rituals to emerging of oral and later graphic form, to drama and literature and of course film. The long tradition of narrative is examined in its development, changes, developments and steps.

The course features a specific attention of classic masterpieces in literature and drama as well as reading of Shakespeare’s classics such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet.

Mode of study:

Class work

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None

Course contents:

Class is divided in two parts: general theory of narration and narrative and overview with examples detailed in history of dramaturgy and literature. Major examples from Homer to Shakespeare to Dostoyevsky, Proust, and the moderns. Narrative form, from oral, to legend, origin of novel, poetry, contemporary literature and the relationship with film.

Recommended or required reading:

Students choose one major drama from Shakespeare and at least two classic novels for a discussion during the oral exam.

Assessment methods and criteria:

33% class participation

33% class attendance

33% final examination

Course web page:

Note:

Compulsory for CDM screenwriting and highly recommended for directing, open to participation to all other students.

Schedule for winter semester 2016/2017:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon	místnost 344 Učebna 7 (Lažanský palác) ROBBIANO G. 09:00–11:25 (přednášková par. 1)
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Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	09:00–11:25	Giovanni Battista ROBBIANO	Učebna 7 Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2016/2017:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Cinema and Digital Media - Screenwriting-2014 (qualification subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Screenwriting-2016 (qualification subject)