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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1313111003

Ders İsmi:

Introduction To Literary Genres I

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 Gökben GÜÇLÜ

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	This course is designed to develop an appreciation of literature through the study of two forms: Short Story and the Novel. The course also aims to teach various key elements of these two literary genres by identifying and discussing their specific characteristics within selected short stories and a sample novel.
Course Content:	Elements of Fiction, basic chracteristics of a short story and a novel and some of the well-known examples from English and American literature

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will learn about the general characteristics of a short story and a novel and are able to differentiate them.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students can comment on the examples from the two genres, short stories and novels and are able to analyze the elements of fiction such as plot, chracter, point of view, etc.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Students can engage in critical and creative thinking over the examples from short stories and novels.
Field Specific Competence
1) Students can Participate in oral and written academic discussions on Short Stories and Novels and can offer academic interpretions.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Students can work on various individual homeworks and projects on the texts they read, and can fulfill oral and written assignments.

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Student Orientation Sessions	-
2)	What is Literature? What is a Text? What is Literary Criticism? What is Genre? Main Genres of Literature	An Introduction To Literary Studies by Mario Klarer / Second edition Routledge 2005
3)	What is Short Story? Genre and Form: The Short Story by Kenneth Millard	Genre and Form: The Short Story by Kenneth Millard
4)	Conflict-Plot-Stages of Plot The Story of An Hour (1894) by Kate Chopin	The Story of An Hour (1894) by Kate Chopin
5)	Character The Garden Party (1922) by Katherine Mansfield	The Garden Party (1922) by Katherine Mansfield
6)	Point of View- Character Analysis Two Kinds (1989) by Amy Tan	Two Kinds (1989) by Amy Tan
7)	Setting To Build a Fire (1908) by Jack London	To Build a Fire (1908) by Jack London
8)	Mid Terms	The Story of An Hour (1894) by Kate Chopin The Garden Party (1922) by Katherine Mansfield Two Kinds (1989) by Amy Tan To Build a Fire (1908) by Jack London
9)	Style Tone Language- Theme All Summer In A Day (1959) by Ray Bradbury	All Summer In A Day (1959) by Ray Bradbury
10)	A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens	A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
11)	NOVEL: Terms and Basic Concepts Types of Novel	Novel Terms and Concepts in Prose Literary Terms and Concept by Kathleen Kuiper
12)	Animal Farm-George Orwell	Animal Farm-George Orwell
13)	Animal Farm-George Orwell	Animal Farm-George Orwell
14)	PAPERS SUBMISSION / GENERAL OVERVIEW	-
15)	Final Exams	A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Novel Terms and Concepts in Prose Literary Terms and Concept by Kathleen Kuiper Animal Farm-George Orwell
16)	Make-up Exams	All the texts covered in class

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Class notes distributed by the teacher. The Story of An Hour (1894) by Kate Chopin The Garden Party (1922) by Katherine Mansfield Two Kinds (1989) by Amy Tan To Build a Fire (1908) by Jack London All Summer In A Day (1959) by Ray Bradbury The Witness for the Prosecution (1960) by Agatha Christie A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Animal Farm-George Orwell
References:	UNDERSTANDING THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE by Richard Taylor (1981) The Norton Introduction Literature - Kelly J. Mays

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	1	2	3	4
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.	4
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.	1
5)	Have theoretical and practical knowledge and ability required for the translation of various texts from English to Turkish and vice versa.	1
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	1
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.	5
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

Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Okuma
Homework

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 25
Midterms	1	% 35
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	12	11	132
Quizzes	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			180