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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: 1313421004
Ders İsmi: Literary Theory And Criticism II
Ders Yarıyılı: Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
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): Prof. Dr. Gülşen SAYIN
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: Bu dersin amacı öğrencileri yirmi ve yirmi birinci yüzyıldaki edebiyat kuram ve eleştirisiyle tanıştırmaktır.
Course Content: This course is a continuation of ELIT 425. Selected texts of major contemporary theoreticians and critics are studied in depth.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) apprehend clearly the reasons for the rise of modern critical theory in the 20th century,
2) appreciate the place of theory in contemporary cultural studies,
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) read theoretical texts critically, analyze their assumptions, and compare their arguments with one another,
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) identify and discuss the major assumptions, theses, maxims, and concepts of the significant modern and post-modern theoreticians,
2) situate modern and contemporary theoretical texts within the ongoing debates over persistent critical themes and questions,
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: Aims and Objectives of the course NONE
2) New Criticism, and Formalism Reading from "Beginning Theory"
3) Russian Formalism, The Bakhtin School NONE
4) Reader-oriented Theories Phenomenology I: Husserl, Heidegger, Gadamer Reading Assignment "Beginning Theory"
5) Phenomenology II: Fish, Riffaterre Reading Assignment: Leitch, Vincent B. "The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism. New York: Norton, 2001.
6) Phenomenology II: Fish, Riffaterre NONE
7) Structuralist Theories: Roland Barthes, from "The Death of the Author" Reading Assignment: Roland Barthes, "The Death of the Author"
8) MIDTERM EXAMINATION -
9) Poststructuralist Theories Reading Assignment: Leitch, Vincent B. "The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism. New York: Norton, 2001.
10) Psychoanalytic Criticism: Freud Reading Assignment: Freud's "Interpretations of Dreams"
11) Feminism: Jung ve Lacan Reading Assignment: Leitch, Vincent B. "The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism. New York: Norton, 2001.
12) Deconstruction: Derrida, Foucault New Historicism and cultural materialism Reading Assignment: Leitch, Vincent B. "The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism. New York: Norton, 2001.
13) Postmodernism: Baudrillard and Lyotard Reading from "Theory Beginning"
14) Ecocriticism -
15) Revision, class discussion, problem solving NONE

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Leitch, Vincent B. "The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism. New York: Norton, 2001.
Eagleton, Terry. "How to Read Literature". London: Yale University Press, 2013.
References: Leitch, Vincent B. "The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism. New York: Norton, 2001.
Eagleton, Terry. "How to Read Literature". London: Yale University Press, 2013.

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

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 7 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Paper Submission 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 14 3 42
Application 5 3 15
Study Hours Out of Class 15 5 75
Homework Assignments 7 3 21
Midterms 1 3 3
Paper Submission 1 6 6
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 165