Multimodality: Print and Digital Anglophone Narratives 6

The program focuses on the in-depth understanding of Anglophone literary multimodal storytelling with reference to a variety of multimodal narratives (print and digital). It is taught asynchronously in English and offers feedback and guidance, while it provides learners the opportunity of flexible attendance and self-paced learning (asynchronous teaching and activities; asynchronous communication and presentations). Στόχος του προγράμματος: Approach multimodality in print-based and electronic/digital Anglophone narratives; familiarize participants with basic theoretical concepts (interactivity, hypertextuality, digital participatory environments etc); understand the impact of multimodality on narrative and reading practices as well as on cognitive skills; expose participants to innovative/experimental forms of print and digital Anglophone narration; comprehend the development of hybrid narrative models; reinforce interdisciplinarity as regards the blend of literary narration and digital innovation; develop critical thinking on the understanding, reading, and analysis of digital narratives — such as interactive (Twine application), hypertextual, locative (mobile/locative narratives & apps), virtual reality, interactive games, digital applications (Java, Flash, Python, Twitter) — and multimodal texts; explore new trends in the field of Anglophone multimodal print and digital narratives; acquire knowledge and digital skills that can be implemented in various professional contexts (authors, scholars, educators).