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Narrative and society [COMU2132]
[30h] 3 credits

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Teacher(s):

Marc Lits

Language:

French

Level:

Second cycle

>> Aims
>> Main themes
>> Content and teaching methods
>> Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
>> Other credits in programs

Aims

Students will be expected to know and understand the main theories of narrative analysis
as it concerns production and reception. This knowledge of writers and theories must
be situated within a critical perspective, and be applicable to various objects of communication (e.g. information media, fiction and advertising). The basis of the narratological approach will have to be assimilated by the end of the course.

Main themes

This course aims to:
define the specific nature of communication by narrative, and the functions of narrative
in the communications process;
analyse the process whereby society is constructed through its narratives, and relies on
the latter to maintain itself and evolve;
place the specific theories and methodologies of narrative analysis in perspective.

Content and teaching methods

Content
Presentation of the different theories of narrative from the point of view of their
communicational approach.
Analysis of the conditions of production and reception of narratives: narrative as an
enhanced means of structuring the social imaginary.
Critical introduction to the main methods of narrative analysis and to a number of specific
issues including the media person and temporality.
Methodology
Lectures.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Final examination of subjects taught on the course.
Course notes.

Other credits in programs

COMU21/AM

Première licence en information et communication (Analyse des médias)

(3 credits)

Mandatory

COMU21/J

Première licence en information et communication (Journalisme)

(3 credits)

Mandatory

COMU21/MS

Première licence en information et communication (Médiation des savoirs)

(3 credits)

Mandatory

COMU21/RP

Première licence en information et communication (Relations publiques et communication d'organisation)

(3 credits)

Mandatory

COMU2M1/AM

Master en information et communication (option analyse des médias et théories de la communication)

(3 credits)

Mandatory

LING1PM

Année d'études préparatoires au master en linguistique

(3 credits)



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