Novel Analysis: Uncover Literary Techniques
Learn to analyze novels through plot, character, dialogue, and setting. Explore contemporary fiction with expert guidance.
Learn to analyze novels through plot, character, dialogue, and setting. Explore contemporary fiction with expert guidance.
Dive into the art of novel analysis with this course from The University of Edinburgh. Discover the four main building blocks of modern fiction: plot, characterization, dialogue, and setting. You'll explore these elements using examples from contemporary novels, including those shortlisted for the 2024 James Tait Black fiction prize. Learn to identify key narrative strategies, evaluate unreliable narrators, and discuss your insights with a global learning community. This course offers a deeper appreciation of literature and enhances your critical reading skills, perfect for book lovers and aspiring literary critics alike.
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What you'll learn
Identify key strategies used by authors to alter the temporal progression of the narrative
Reflect on the effects generated by a narrative frame
Evaluate novels for signs of narrative unreliability
Discuss your reading of contemporary fiction with a large online learning community
Analyze the use of dialogue in revealing character and presenting various perspectives
Examine the role of setting in creating atmosphere and influencing plot
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.75 Hours PreRecorded video
2 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of novel analysis, focusing on four key elements: plot, characterization, dialogue, and setting. Students will learn to identify and evaluate various narrative techniques used by authors to craft compelling stories. The curriculum covers topics such as temporal manipulation in storytelling, narrative framing, character development through speech and behavior, the use of dialect in dialogue, and the role of setting in creating atmosphere and driving plot. Participants will apply these analytical skills to contemporary fiction, including works shortlisted for the James Tait Black fiction prize. Through a combination of video lectures, readings, and interactive discussions, learners will develop a deeper appreciation for the craft of novel writing and enhance their critical reading abilities.
Plot
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Characterisation
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Dialogue
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Setting
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
English Instructor at the University of Edinburgh Specializing in Literary Analysis
Benjamin Bateman is an instructor at the University of Edinburgh, where he teaches courses in English, including How to Read a Novel. His focus is on enhancing students' understanding and appreciation of literature through critical analysis and engagement with various texts.
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