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Storytelling from the Page to the Screen: Exploring Film Adaptations of Literature
Storytelling from the Page to the Screen: Exploring Film Adaptations of Literature
Group size
1-6 students
Outcome
An analysis of a chosen literary work and its corresponding film adaptation
Tuition
$495
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Storytelling from the Page to the Screen: Exploring Film Adaptations of Literature
Dive into the world of storytelling as you explore the dynamic relationship between literature and film. In this pod, you’ll engage with both a literary text and its film adaptation to tease out the parallels and the contrasts in order to write a well-documented research paper. Students will be asked to think critically and to dive into topics such as symbols, motifs, characterization, plot sequence, and cinematography with an eye towards formulating a final argument: does the filmmaker maintain fidelity to the spirit of the original text, or is the film instead a variant alluding to the text? You’ll choose your own literary work and film, develop a research topic, and craft a compelling, well-researched paper. With group discussions and peer feedback, you’ll sharpen your skills in analysis, argumentation, and storytelling, culminating in a research paper that will captivate any audience.
Week by week curriculum
Week 1
Introduction to the world of film adaptations, exploring what makes a successful adaptation and how fidelity to the original text is evaluated. Students will brainstorm potential topics, choosing a literary work and its film adaptation. A brief discussion on selecting appropriate secondary sources will help guide students in shaping their research focus.
Week 2
Students will present an annotated bibliography of their primary and secondary sources, receiving feedback on their selection. The focus will be on refining research topics and ensuring the sources align with their paper’s argument, as well as identifying any gaps in research that need to be addressed.
Week 3
This week is all about structure! Students will present an outline of their research paper, showing the key themes, subtopics, and examples from both the literary work and its film. Peer review and feedback will ensure that the outline sets up a strong argument and provides a clear path to the final paper.
Week 4
Students will submit a first draft of their paper for peer review. We will focus on the overall structure, the strength of the argument, and proper citation of sources. Students will receive constructive feedback to refine their ideas and improve the clarity and flow of their writing.
Week 5
The second draft will be reviewed, with peer feedback focusing on the strength of the argument, the use of supporting examples, and the clarity of the paper. Students will have the opportunity to fine-tune their work and incorporate any last-minute improvements before the final draft.
Week 6
The final week will be dedicated to proofreading and finalizing the research paper. We will ensure that the paper is error-free, properly documented, and ready for submission. Students will also discuss how to showcase their work and consider opportunities for publication.