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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1313002012

Ders İsmi:

Special Topics II

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:

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):

Prof. Dr. Gülşen SAYIN

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	This course will focus on a specific theme, topic, or canonical writer to be announced in advance and will vary each semester. Descriptions of the topic in a particular semester will be available in the English Literature Department before registration.
Course Content:	This course will focus on a specific theme, topic, or the works of canonical writers to be announced in advance and will vary each semester. Descriptions of the topic in a particular semester will be available in the English Literature Department before registration.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in English language, literature and culture.
2) Demonstrate understanding of forms and conventions of a given genre in the context of an historical period or theme.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Have basic up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge in literary genres, aesthetic movements, literary terminology, and concepts regarding the topic of the course..
2) Have a thorough understanding and capability of analizing historical, social, cultural, economic and political backgrounds of different genres of English literature.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Generate a logical argument or article based on evidence from primary and secondary sources, and write essays.
Field Specific Competence
1) Have critical, creative and analytical thinking skills.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	INTRODUCTION: Course description and Objectives	NONE
2)	Ancient Roman roots of English Drama: Seneca's "Trojan Women"	Text Analysis
3)	Shakespeare's Problem Plays: Antony and Cleopatra	Text Analysis
4)	Senecan Influence on English Renaissance Drama: John Webster's "The Duchess of Malfi"	Text Analysis
5)	"The Duchess of Malfi" (continues)	NONE
6)	VICTORIAN DRAMA (19th. Century) Oscar Wilde’s "The Importance of Being Earnest" (THE TEXT WILL BE GIVEN ONLINE)	Text Analysis
7)	HENRY JAMES, “Daisy Miller”	Text Analysis
8)	MIDTERM	All units done in class will be revised
9)	Evaluation of Midterm Papers, Common errors in the midterm and correcting the common errors	NONE
10)	IRISH STUDIES: William Butler Yeats (Poems)	Poetry Analysis
11)	William Butler Yeats, "Cathleen Ni Houlihan"	Text Analysis
12)	Synge's "Riders to the Sea"	Text Analysis
13)	Sean O'Casey's "The Shadow of the Gunman"	Text Analysis
14)	Revision, Class Discussion, and Preparation for the Final Exam.	NONE

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersin Öğretim Üyesi tarafından sağlanır.
References:	The instructor provides the students with the course material

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6
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
Bireysel Proje
Grup Projesi
Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	10	% 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
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Homework Assignments	10	3	30
Midterms	1	3	3
Paper Submission	1	6	6
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			168