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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to the course: Course Requirements; syllabus; Learning Objectives/Outcomes.
Roots of Irish Drama
Social, political, and historical background of Ireland (A brief history of Ireland (12th.c.– 20th.c.); Ireland as a colonized country; search for national and cultural identity; The Abbey Theatre and its mission).
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Watch the film "The Wind That Shakes The Barley" https://jetfilmizle.live/ozgurluk-ruzgari-filmi-full-izle.html
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Revivalism = the Irish Literary Renaissance = the Celtic Twilight
William Butler Yeats, "Cathleen Ni Houlihan" (1902)
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Reading Assignment: William Butler Yeats, "Cathleen Ni Houlihan" (1902)
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| 3) |
J.M. Synge, "The Playboy of the Western World" (1907) |
Reading Assignment: .M. Synge, "The Playboy of the Western World" (1907) |
| 4) |
Sean O’Casey, "The Plough and the Stars" (1926) |
Reading Assignment: Sean O’Casey, "The Plough and the Stars" (1926) |
| 5) |
Sean O’Casey, "The Plough and the Stars" (1926) |
NONE |
| 6) |
Brian Friel, "Faith Healer" (1979) |
Reading Assignment: Brian Friel, "Faith Healer" (1979) |
| 7) |
Brian Friel, "Faith Healer" (1979) |
NONE |
| 8) |
MIDTERM EXAMINATION |
All the texts done in class so far will be read, reread, and analized by the students. |
| 9) |
CELTIC TIGER YEARS (from mid-1990s to late 2000s)
Martin McDonagh, "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" (1996)
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Reading Assignment: Martin McDonagh, "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" (1996)
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| 10) |
Martin McDonagh, "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" |
NONE |
| 11) |
Conor McPherson’s "The Weir" (1997) |
Reading Assignment: Conor McPherson’s "The Weir" (1997) |
| 12) |
Marina Carr, "By the Bog of Cats" (1998) |
Reading Assignment: Marina Carr, "By the Bog of Cats" (1998) |
| 13) |
Marina Carr, "By the Bog of Cats" (1998) |
NONE |
| 14) |
Revision, Class discussion, problem solving, question-answer session, looking at sample exam questions. |
Class discussion, problem solving, question-answer session |
| 15) |
FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
"The Methuen Drama Anthology of Irish Plays", Bloomsbury Publishing, 2011.
"A Century of Irish Drama : Widening the Stage".Stephen Watt; Eileen Morgan; Shakir Mustafa. Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2000.
"Modern and Contemporary Irish Drama"(Norton Critical Editions) 2nd. Edition
by John P. Harrington (Editor), 2008.
"The Cambridge Companion to Twentieth-Century Irish Drama". Ed. Shaun Richards. Cambridge University Press, 2004. |
| References: |
"The Methuen Drama Anthology of Irish Plays", Bloomsbury Publishing, 2011.
"A Century of Irish Drama : Widening the Stage".Stephen Watt; Eileen Morgan; Shakir Mustafa. Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2000.
"Modern and Contemporary Irish Drama"(Norton Critical Editions) 2nd. Edition
by John P. Harrington (Editor), 2008.
"The Cambridge Companion to Twentieth-Century Irish Drama". Ed. Shaun Richards. Cambridge University Press, 2004. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in English language, literature and culture. |
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| 2) |
Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in literary genres, aesthetic movements, literary terminology, and concepts in English literature. |
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| 3) |
Have a thorough understanding and capability of analizing historical, social, cultural, economic and political backgrounds of different genres of English literature. |
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| 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. |
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| 5) |
Have theoretical and practical knowledge and ability required for the translation of various texts from English to Turkish and vice versa. |
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| 6) |
Have critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. |
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| 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. |
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| 8) |
Have upper-intermediate (B2) knowledge of another foreign language (Spanish), and be able to use it confidently in everyday life |
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| 9) |
Have a high ethical awareness and responsibility in personal, professional, and social life. |
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| 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. |
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| 11) |
Have knowledge of using up-to-date information technologies and research methods in the field of literature, and humanities in general. |
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| 12) |
Be able to undertake responsibility in team work as a leader or a member. |
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| 13) |
Develop an appreciation and a positive attitude toward life-long learning. |
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| 14) |
Develop a higher awareness about universal values, such as democracy, human rights, social justice, cultural heritages, and environmental issues. |
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