Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Adaptation: Theory and Practice
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Film and Creative Writing
Module Code	09 37837
Module Lead	Christina Wilkins
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-180 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Adaptation Theory and Practice offers an introduction to the theory of adaptation and its implementation in culture. The cultural power of adaptations can be seen everywhere – with examples including films, television, theatre, video games, and graphic novels. This module explores the ideas behind how and why adaptations occur. Seminars will engage with the growing area of adaptation studies, as well as the different types of adaptation that have continued to proliferate in the last few decades. Lectures will give a grounding in the ideas of the field, as well as prepare you for your assessment. Like the field, this module is interdisciplinary and seeks to make connections between different forms of art.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Articulate the different theoretical debates in adaptation theory, and chart their development. Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural importance of adaptations and how this is shaped by theoretical approaches Identify key methods of adaptation that can be used for their own creative practice Combine a creative and theoretical approach in identifying art forms and existing works appropriate for adaptation.
Assessment	37837-01 : Presentation : Coursework (25%) 37837-02 : Essay or Critical Piece or Video : Presentation (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment Presentation – 10 minutes (solo or in pairs), 25% A choice of one of the following, 75% Essay 3,000 words Video essay, 8-10 minutes Treatment, equivalent to 2,500 words with 500 word explanation of how it addresses adaptation theory Method of Reassessment Reassessment Failed component only Presentation – 10 minutes (solo or in pairs), 25%, which can be recorded One of the following, which should align with a student’s original assessment, 75% Essay 3,000 words Video essay, 8-10 minutes Treatment, equivalent to 2,500 words with 500 word explanation of how it addresses adaptation theory
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