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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1313321002

Ders İsmi:

Shakespeare

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

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:

This course provides an introduction to Shakespearean Drama, sonnets and Shakespearean Criticism. The course, first, aims to teach how to decipher the meaning in Shakespeare’s works placing emphasis on his use of metaphor, simile and imagery, as well as on social, historical, and cultural contexts of the texts. Second, in the light of major critical theories, Shakespeare’s drama will be studied through selected examples from his plays. Elizabethan literary conventions as well as the social and historical background of the period will be emphasized.

Course Content:

tragedies, comedies and sonnets of Shakespeare.
Shakespearean Sonnet Form.
Shakespearean Criticism

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows Shakespeare's major tragedies, comedies, history plays, sonnets and their technical and thematic characteristics
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Examines Shakespeare's plays within the framework of both Elizabethan and contemporary critical theories by bringing different perspectives to the texts.
2) read and understand early modern literary syntax, grammar, and vocabulary,
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) recognize and consider the implications of Shakespeare's use of literary elements in his dramatic works (e.g., tragedy, foil characters, soliloquies, puns, plot structure, etc.),
Field Specific Competence
1) Analize Shakespeare's works within their social, political and cultural context.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) By making use of various critical theories about Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, students can conduct independent studies, and and express the results in written and oral form.

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	INTRODUCTION Aims and Objectives of the course SHAKESPEARE’s life and works Elizabethan Stage Conditions	NONE
2)	DISCOVERING SHAKESPEARE’S MEANING • Verse and Prose • Blank Verse * Iambic Pentameter * Tetrameter * Trochaic • Anaphora (Repetition of some words and/or phrases) • Shakespeare’s Expositions SHAKESPEARE’S AGE (Elizabethan Era, social structure, intellectual background). The emphasis will be on the Elizabethan world picture with particular emphasis on • The position of Man • The Chain of Being SHAKESPEARE’S SONNETS	NONE
3)	SHAKESPEARE’S SONNETS	NONE
4)	HAMLET (1601/2) – Text & Context analysis - how the play reflects the age - the body politics - Shakespearean imagery, metaphors, etc.	Reading Assignment: "Hamlet"
5)	SHAKESPEAREAN CRITICISM: Hamlet in light of A.C. Bradley’s “The Substance of Shakespearean Tragedy”	NONE
6)	"Hamlet" in light of Wilson Knight’s “On the Principles of Shakespeare Interpretation”	Wilson Knight’s “On the Principles of Shakespeare Interpretation”
7)	MACBETH (1606): Text analysis	Reading Assignment: "MACBETH"
8)	Midterm Examinations Week (No Class)	Revision of the class materials and texts done so far
9)	SHAKESPEAREAN COMEDY (Characteristics) "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM" (1595/96)	Reading Assignment: "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM"
10)	"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM"	NONE
11)	A Midsummer Night's Dream (continues)	-
12)	Shakespearean Criticism	The last chapter of the Booklet will be read
12)	Shakespearean Criticism	The last chapter of the Booklet will be read
13)	Shakespearean Criticism Today	NONE
14)	REVISION AND CLASS DISCUSSION	NONE
15)	FINAL EXAMINATION

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Wordsworth Special Editions) Revised ed. (August 5, 1997)
References:	The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Wordsworth Special Editions)Revised ed. (August 5, 1997)

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	6	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.	4
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.	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

Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Course
Okuma
Homework
Rol oynama
Soru cevap/ Tartışma

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	2	% 60
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	7	8	56
Homework Assignments	4	18	72
Midterms	2	3	6
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			181