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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1313211005

Ders İsmi:

Research Methods İn Literature

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 aims to improve students’ the ability to read and critically analyze works of literature. Besides, the purpose of the course is to introduce undergraduate Literature students to the necessary steps, methods and tools of research in the study of literature.

Course Content:

Introduction: Aims and Objectives of the Course.
What is Research? (Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research. (3rd.ed.), pp: 3-15)
What is Literature? (Writing Essays About Literature: A Guide and Style Sheet. pp: 15-36)
What is Interpretation? (Writing Essays About Literature: A Guide and Style Sheet. pp: 8-13)
How do we read and analyse literary works?
Elements of a Literary Work. (Plot, elements of plot, setting, character, symbols, irony, themes, the title)
Some Specialized Approaches to Interpreting Literature: New Criticism. ASSIGNMENT: Reading Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants” (1927). (Writing Essays About Literature, p.396)
Basic Steps in the Research Process
Brainstorming
Developing a Topic
Producing a Thesis Statement
Making an Outline
Using Sources (Primary, Secondary, and e-sources)
Documenting the Sources (MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (7th.ed). pp: 1-18)
Taking Notes, Paraphrasing, Summarizing, Using direct quotes
Looking through samples.
Exercises using the three articles given in Week 7.
Citing the sources (Paranthetical Citation)
Distribution of the Secondary Sources (3 articles about Hemingway’s story)
Psychoanalytic Criticism
Feminist Criticism.
Submission Deadline for the MIDTERM (30%)
How to read and analyse drama? ) (Writing Essays About Literature, pp: 83-112)
ASSIGNMENT: Susan Glaspell’s Trifles (1916) (Writing Essays About Literature, p.408)
Individual sessions about finding and narrowing a topic
Developing a topic, producing a Thesis Statement,making an Outline and planning the whole essay.
Individual sessions about documenting the sources
Submission Deadline for the PROJECT (30%)
ASSIGNMENT FOR THE FINAL EXAM
Individual sessions about finding and narrowing a topic for the FINAL EXAM PROJECT.
Developing a topic, producing a Thesis Statement, and planning the whole essay.
Revision and Class Discussion

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) an advanced proficiency with the strategies of effective research such as analytical thinking, critical reading, planning, using and documenting sources, note taking, paraphrasing, summarising, and quoting.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) the ability to convey their insights about literature through both writing and speaking.
2) a knowledge of how to construct and present sophisticated, coherent and persuasive arguments.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) When students complete this course successfully they will have demonstrated: a knowledge of fundamental research strategies and resources specific to undergraduate level literary study.
2) a knowledge of literary terminology and theoretical approaches to the study of literature.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course: Syllabus Overview	NONE
2)	What is a Research? Writing About a Literary Work Research Paper Assignment	NONE
3)	Structure of a Research Paper Choosing a Topic How to begin your research	NONE
4)	Organizing Writing an Outline Focusing on Thesis Statement	NONE
5)	Basic Steps in the Research Process Brainstorming Developing a Topic Producing a Thesis Statement Making an Outline Using Sources (Primary, Secondary, and e-sources)	NONE
6)	Presenting your outline in class	NONE
7)	Writing an Introduction	Handouts given by the lecturer
7)	Writing Middle Paragraphs Making Good Arguments and Supporting them	Handouts given by the lecturer
8)	MIDTERM WEEK (NO CLASS)	NONE
9)	Integrating Quotation MLA (8th Edition) in-text citations-Bibliography	Handouts given by the lecturer
10)	Integrating Quotation MLA in-text citations-Bibliography Submitting the first draft	NONE
11)	Grammar-Vocabulary Exercises	Handouts given by the lecturer
12)	Grammar-Vocabulary Exercises	Handouts given by the lecturer
13)	Writing Concluding paragraphs	Handouts given by the lecturer
14)	Submitting the Final Paper	NONE

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Kelly Griffith. Writing Essays About Literature: A Guide and Style Sheet. Boston: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2011. • Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research. (3rd.ed.). Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2003. • MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (7th.ed., 2009).
References:	• Kelly Griffith. Writing Essays About Literature: A Guide and Style Sheet. Boston: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2011. • Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research. (3rd.ed.). Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2003. • MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (7th.ed., 2009).

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	5	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.	4
2)	Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in literary genres, aesthetic movements, literary terminology, and concepts in English literature.	4
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.	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.	4
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.	5
12)	Be able to undertake responsibility in team work as a leader or a member.	4
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.	4

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	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	42	3	126
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Project	2	1	2
Homework Assignments	3	1	3
Midterms	1	3	3
Paper Submission	3	1	3
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			167