ENGL X401 - Project Narrative Summer Institute
Narrative Theory: Foundations and Innovations provides both an introduction and some deep dives into the field. Its method is to establish feedback loops among strong theories, primary narratives in different media, and their implicit challenges to theory and interpretation. The course ranges from Aristotle’s Poetics to contemporary rhetorical poetics, from Genette’s structuralism to unnatural narratology and to feminist and queer narratology, from Bakhtin to current work in Econarratology.
The course also takes up a range of primary narratives in different media: print, comics, and serial television. Our overarching questions include:
- How do the strong theories relate to each other?
- Do they conflict with or complement each other?
- Or are they undertaking fundamentally different kinds of inquiries?
- How do our primary texts require revisions, extensions, or new contributions to the field?
At the end of the Institute, participants present and receive feedback on their own projects.
Delivery Options
Online Live: This course is delivered virtually in real time using web conferencing software, such as Zoom. You will participate in live class sessions scheduled for specific dates and times, and these sessions may include lecture, group discussion, and other learning activities. Readings and assignments might be completed outside of scheduled class time.
Time to Completion
This course is estimated to take approximately 1 hour of live instruction, with additional time for project preparation and participation.
Course Completion Requirements
Participants are expected to attend live sessions and actively engage in discussions and project work to receive a certificate of completion.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable Internet connection
- Latest version of Google Chrome or Firefox
- Compatibility with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript technologies
- Ability to use web conferencing software such as Zoom
What You’ll Learn
- Compare major theories of narrative across historical and contemporary contexts
- Analyze primary narratives in print, comics, and television in relation to theory
- Identify connections and distinctions between rhetorical poetics, structuralism, and narratology subfields
- Apply theoretical concepts to original project work
What You’ll Earn
- A certificate of completion for the Project Narrative Summer Institute from The Ohio State University
Contact Us
For questions about registration or technical support, please contact The ASC Office of Distance Education. Be sure to include the full name of the course and the email address you used to register.