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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1313111001

Ders İsmi:

British Civilization And Culture

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):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Merve ATASOY
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Gülay GÜLPINAR ÖZORAN

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to introduce the British civilization and culture to the students through the discussion of historical events such as invasions, conversions, wars and revolutions that occurred in Britain and also of cultural elements of the four nations of the UK. Another objective of the course is to analyse the cultural artifacts such as films, songs and TV programs produced in the UK.

Course Content:

History of Britain
Cultural elements of the four nations of the UK

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students who complete this course successfully will comment on the role of the TV in reflecting and forming the culture in the UK.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students who complete this course successfully can comment on the processes that unite and differentiate the four nations of the UK
2) Students who complete this course successfully will be able to recognize the cultural markers of the four nations of the UK.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction: Objectives of the course
2)	The Basics of British Culture: Prehistoric Britain Celtic Britain
3)	Medieval Britain: Anglo-Saxon invasion, Scandinavian Invasion, Conversion to Christianity
4)	Medieval Britain: Norman Conquest, Medieval Church, Magna Carta, Lollard Movement
5)	Renaissance in Britain: Tudors and Stuarts, Reformation and the Establishment of Anglican Church
6)	Restoration: Civil War, Interregnum and Glorious Revolution
7)	18th century British culture and history, The Enlightenment
8)	Midterm
9)	19th century British culture and history: Victorian Age, Industrial Revolution and Imperialism
10)	1900-1920: Edwardian Era, World War I, Easter Rising, Irish War of Independence, Women's Suffrage, The Labour Party
11)	1920-1950: Roaring Twenties, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), The Great Depression in the UK, Abdication of Edward VIII, Reign of George VI, World War II, Indian Independence
12)	1950-1970: Beginning of Queen Elizabeth II's Reign, Suez Crisis, Independence Movements in Africa, TV Broadcasting and Counter-culture: 'Swinging Sixties', 'British Invasion', Beatles/Beatlemania, Dr. No / James Bond, Dr. Who
13)	1970-1990: The Troubles, Bloody Sunday, Margaret Thatcher and Thatcherism, Economy in Thatcher's Britain: unemployment, trade unions, UK miners' strike and privatization, The Falklands War
14)	1990s-today: Tony Blair and the Labor Party, Good Friday Agreement, Cool Britannia and Britpop, 9/11 and UK, British Troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, 7/7, 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Brexit
15)	Final Exam
16)	Resit Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	McDowall, David. The Illustrated History of Britain. Longman: London, 1989. Print.
References:	McDowall, David. The Illustrated History of Britain. Longman: London, 1989. Print.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3
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.
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.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Okuma
Homework
Soru cevap/ Tartışma

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Presentation	10	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
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	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Presentations / Seminar	1	15	15
Homework Assignments	1	15	15
Quizzes	5	1	5
Midterms	1	15	15
Final	1	15	15
Total Workload			177