Actantial Model Course
This course equips you to master the actantial model for analysing and creating compelling stories. You will learn precise role mapping, effective close reading techniques, and hands-on plotting methods designed for humanities experts seeking enhanced narrative insight and refined, targeted story development. Perfect for sharpening analytical and creative writing abilities in a structured, practical format.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in the Actantial Model by identifying key roles like subject, object, sender, receiver, helpers, and opponents. Apply this to craft clear 2-3 paragraph narratives, practice close reading, manage ambiguous roles, create visual and bullet-point models, link structure to themes, and develop original story concepts with concise, organised writing ready for submission.
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Develop skills
- Map actantial roles swiftly: Assign subject, object, helper, and opponent with ease.
- Analyse short stories effectively: Employ actantial grids to reveal themes and ideologies quickly.
- Design strong story ideas: Construct compact plots balancing helpers, opponents, and high stakes.
- Manage role ambiguity confidently: Tackle shifting roles and unreliable narrators adeptly.
- Transform theory into writing: Convert actantial models into vivid scenes and outlines.
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