Browse Hierarchy COM5206: To Be Continued: Adaptations of Global Literary Classics

This module explores the diverse ways in which canonical texts from around the world have been adapted for new audiences into a wide range of media including graphic novels, theatre, fashion and film. We challenge common assumptions about the inferiority of adaptations, which are shown instead to offer considerable insights into the contexts from which they emerge and the source texts from which they are derived. A theoretical overview is followed by examination of three case studies based on works such as 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and Chinese classic 'Journey to the West'. Students will apply their knowledge to a real-world setting by devising an exhibition.