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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: 1313121006
Ders İsmi: Introduction To English Literature
Ders Yarıyılı: Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction: EN
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
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
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to identify and examine the forms, genres, literary conventions, and topics of concern that characterise medieval literature. It also aims at studying the social and historical context as the course will approach medieval literature as a product of specific historical and cultural circumstances.
Course Content: Analysis of Medieval literary texts

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students who complete this course successfully know the foundations and features of medieval literary genres
2) Students who complete this course successfully know about the significant historical and social events and their impact on literature
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students who complete this course successfully can comment on the social inequalities and corruption as represented by the great satirists of the period
2) Students who complete this course successfully can comment on the Medieval misogynist literary tradition and the proto-feminist discourses in the Middle Ages.
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 / Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature
2) "Beowulf"
3) "Beowulf"
4) "The Dream of the Rood" & "The Wanderer"
5) Introduction to High and Late Medieval Literature / "Sir Orfeo"
6) "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
7) "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
8) Introduction to Chaucer / "General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales"
9) Midterm
10) "The Miller's Tale"
11) "The Wife of Bath's Tale"
12) "The Pardoner's Tale"
13) excerpts from "Piers Plowman", William Langland
14) Medieval Theatre: "The Second Shepherd's Play"
15) Excerpt from "Morte D'Arthur" by William Caxton
16) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Norton Anthology of English Literature
References: Norton Anthology of English Literature

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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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
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Grup çalışması ve ödevi
Okuma
Soru cevap/ Tartışma

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 5 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
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 1 14 14
Study Hours Out of Class 16 5 80
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Quizzes 5 5 25
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 199