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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: 1313002009
Ders İsmi: Fantasy Literature
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: Department Elective
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 Gülay GÜLPINAR ÖZORAN
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the literature of fantasy as well as its cultural context, historical backgrounds and to make them see its connection with real life.

Course Content: General features of fantastic literature and examples from the important works of fantastic literature.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will have an appreciation of modern and contemporary fantasy literature, including its history and main characteristics.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Describe and analyze common science fiction and fantasy themes, tropes, and modes of expression.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Students can approach and discuss the examples from the fantastic literature critically.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other Worlds Ways of Telling the Self- Marına Warner
2) What is Fantasy literature ? - General Characteristics How fantasy affect our imagination? Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other Worlds Ways of Telling the Self- Marına Warner
3) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other Worlds Ways of Telling the Self- Marına Warner
4) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other Worlds Ways of Telling the Self- Marına Warner
5) Lewis Carroll- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other Worlds Ways of Telling the Self- Marına Warner
6) Lewis Carroll- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other Worlds Ways of Telling the Self- Marina Warner
7) C.S Lewis- Chronicles of Narnia. Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other Worlds Ways of Telling the Self- Marina Warner
8) Midterms Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other Worlds Ways of Telling the Self- Marina Warner
9) J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other Worlds Ways of Telling the Self- Marina Warner
10) J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Evaporating Genres : Essays On Fantastic Literature - Gary K. Wolfe
11) Introduction to J.R.R Tolkien Harold Bloom- J. R. R. Tolkien (Bloom's Modern Critical Views
12) J.R.R Tolkien- Selected passages from The Lord of the Rings Harold Bloom- J. R. R. Tolkien (Bloom's Modern Critical Views
13) J.R.R Tolkien- Selected passages from The Lord of the Rings Harold Bloom- J. R. R. Tolkien (Bloom's Modern Critical Views
14) J.R.R Tolkien- Selected passages from The Lord of the Rings Harold Bloom- J. R. R. Tolkien (Bloom's Modern Critical Views
15) Finals essays assigned in class
16) Make-up Exams essays assigned in class

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Evaporating Genres : Essays On Fantastic Literature - Gary K. Wolfe


References: Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other Worlds Ways of Telling the Self- Marına Warner

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
Course
Okuma

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 35
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 3 48
Study Hours Out of Class 7 8 56
Homework Assignments 4 18 72
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 180