Narrative Structures in Literature and Film
This track explores the various narrative structures employed in both literature and film adaptations. Participants will analyze how these structures influence storytelling and audience engagement.
Explore the proposed two-day programme developed around the conference Session Tracks and aligned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.
Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.
Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.
Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.
This track explores the various narrative structures employed in both literature and film adaptations. Participants will analyze how these structures influence storytelling and audience engagement.
Focusing on the concept of intertextuality, this track examines how texts reference and reshape one another across different media. Scholars will discuss the implications of these relationships for understanding cultural narratives.
This session investigates how cultural identities and representations are portrayed in literary adaptations to film. Discussions will highlight the impact of these representations on audience perceptions and cultural discourse.
Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.
This track analyzes the evolving role of various media forms in shaping narratives within literature and film. Participants will consider how technological advancements influence storytelling techniques and audience reception.
This session encourages a comparative analysis of literary works and their film adaptations, focusing on thematic and stylistic differences. Scholars will explore how adaptations reinterpret original texts for new audiences.
This track delves into the historical development of adaptation theory within literary and film studies. Participants will examine key theoretical frameworks and their application to contemporary adaptations.
Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.
On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.
Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.
Focusing on genre studies, this session investigates how different genres influence the adaptation process from literature to film. Discussions will include the challenges and opportunities presented by genre conventions.
This track explores how audiences engage with and interpret literary adaptations in film. Scholars will analyze factors influencing reception, including cultural background and prior knowledge of the source material.
This session addresses the ethical considerations surrounding authorship and ownership in the adaptation process. Participants will discuss the implications of creative liberties taken in adapting literary works.
Refreshment interval and professional networking.
This track focuses on the cinematic techniques employed in film adaptations to enhance narrative depth. Scholars will explore how visual storytelling complements or contrasts with literary elements.
This session speculates on the future directions of literature and film adaptation studies in light of emerging trends and technologies. Participants will discuss potential research avenues and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.
Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.
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