ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1313411001

Ders İsmi:

Contemporary British Drama

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. Gülşen SAYIN

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. Gülşen SAYIN

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	To provide a broad study of the major technical and thematic developments in British drama over the past 60 years within the context of socio-political and cultural changes and how their effects on British drama.
Course Content:	A broad range of plays from the 20th. and 21st. centuries- British theatre

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) expand their knowledge and understanding of practitioners, performance texts, styles and genres
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Analyse dramatic texts using recognised methodologies of literary criticism and performance analysis.
2) Recognize the effects of global, social, political and cultural changes on the contemporary British drama
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) develop a lasting interest in, and enjoyment of drama and theatre as a unique means of cultural communication.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) produce coherent arguments about the construction of meaning and effect in contemporary British drama both on the page and in performance.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE: Aims and objectives of the course, Learning Outcomes, Course Syllabus, Requirements of the course Introduction to the Contemporary British Drama	NONE
2)	Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming" (1964)	Reading Assignment Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming" (1964)
3)	Political Drama in the 1960s and 70s: Edward Bond’s "Saved"	Reading Assignment: Edward Bond’s "Saved"
4)	Edward Bond's "Saved" (Devam)	Edward Bond's "Saved"
5)	INTELLECTUAL DRAMA: Tom Stoppard’s "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead"	Reading Assignment: Tom Stoppard’s "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead"
6)	Continuation of Week 5
7)	Introduction to Feminist Drama Revision, question-answer session, problem-solving, preparation for the Midterm	Looking through all the texts done so far Looking through the class-notes
8)	Midterms	Twentieth Century British Drama- John Smart
9)	Caryl Churchill- "Top Girls"	Twentieth Century British Drama- John Smart
10)	In-Your-Face Theatre Sarah Kane, "4.48 Psychosis"	Sarah Kane, "4.48 Psychosis"
11)	Continuation of the previous week	Sarah Kane's play.
12)	Marina Carr, "By the Bog of Cats" (1998)	Marina Carr, "By the Bog of Cats" (1998)
13)	POSTDRAMATIC THEATRE Martin Crimp, "Attempts on her Life"	Martin Crimp, "Attempts on her Life"
14)	Revision and Class Discussion	-
15)	FINAL EXAMINATIONS	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	"Twentieth Century British Drama". John Smart. Cambridge Up., 2001. Dominic Shellard, "British Theatre Since the War", Yale University Press, 1999. Michael Billington, "State of the Nation", Faber (2007). Nadine Holdsworth, Mary Luckhurst. "A Concise Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Drama". Wiley-Blackwellş 2007.
References:	"Twentieth Century British Drama". John Smart. Cambridge Up., 2001. Dominic Shellard, "British Theatre Since the War", Yale University Press, 1999. Michael Billington, "State of the Nation", Faber (2007). Nadine Holdsworth, Mary Luckhurst. "A Concise Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Drama". Wiley-Blackwellş 2007.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in English language, literature and culture.
2) Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in literary genres, aesthetic movements, literary terminology, and concepts in English literature.
3) Have a thorough understanding and capability of analizing historical, social, cultural, economic and political backgrounds of different genres of English literature.
4) Have advanced knowledge of English language, its morphology and function in written and spoken forms, and capability of using it effectively in academic and professional environments.
5) Have theoretical and practical knowledge and ability required for the translation of various texts from English to Turkish and vice versa.
6) Have critical, creative and analytical thinking skills.
7) Develop a broad historical and cross-cultural perspective, and an unbiased and respectful attitude to both his/her own society, literature and culture and literatures of different cultures by studying English literature and culture.
8) Have upper-intermediate (B2) knowledge of another foreign language (Spanish), and be able to use it confidently in everyday life
9) Have a high ethical awareness and responsibility in personal, professional, and social life.
10) Be able to collect and interpret data to do research independently or in groups, define/solve problems in the process, and express the outcomes effectively in national, international academic, social and professional environments by using critical, creative, and analytical skills.
11) Have knowledge of using up-to-date information technologies and research methods in the field of literature, and humanities in general.
12) Be able to undertake responsibility in team work as a leader or a member.
13) Develop an appreciation and a positive attitude toward life-long learning.
14) Develop a higher awareness about universal values, such as democracy, human rights, social justice, cultural heritages, and environmental issues.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in English language, literature and culture.	5
2)	Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in literary genres, aesthetic movements, literary terminology, and concepts in English literature.	5
3)	Have a thorough understanding and capability of analizing historical, social, cultural, economic and political backgrounds of different genres of English literature.	5
4)	Have advanced knowledge of English language, its morphology and function in written and spoken forms, and capability of using it effectively in academic and professional environments.	3
5)	Have theoretical and practical knowledge and ability required for the translation of various texts from English to Turkish and vice versa.	2
6)	Have critical, creative and analytical thinking skills.	5
7)	Develop a broad historical and cross-cultural perspective, and an unbiased and respectful attitude to both his/her own society, literature and culture and literatures of different cultures by studying English literature and culture.	5
8)	Have upper-intermediate (B2) knowledge of another foreign language (Spanish), and be able to use it confidently in everyday life
9)	Have a high ethical awareness and responsibility in personal, professional, and social life.	5
10)	Be able to collect and interpret data to do research independently or in groups, define/solve problems in the process, and express the outcomes effectively in national, international academic, social and professional environments by using critical, creative, and analytical skills.	5
11)	Have knowledge of using up-to-date information technologies and research methods in the field of literature, and humanities in general.	4
12)	Be able to undertake responsibility in team work as a leader or a member.	5
13)	Develop an appreciation and a positive attitude toward life-long learning.	5
14)	Develop a higher awareness about universal values, such as democracy, human rights, social justice, cultural heritages, and environmental issues.	5

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Grup çalışması ve ödevi
Okuma
Homework
Proje Hazırlama
Rol oynama
Soru cevap/ Tartışma
Sosyal Faaliyet

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Uygulama
Grup Projesi
Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	5	75
Homework Assignments	7	7	49
Midterms	1	2	2
Paper Submission	1	3	3
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			176