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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI270

Course Name:

Introduction to English Literature

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. HATİCE YURTTAŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üy. HATİCE YURTTAŞ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course focuses on prose fiction as a main literary genre in the contemporary world. The course addresses the elements of prose fiction such as plot, character, setting, and point of view through a selection of short stories of various sub-genres.

Course Content:

This course examines the concept of genre in order to introduce some of the thematic structures and critical perspectives that underpin English literary studies. The course mainly focuses on the structure and components of prose fiction- mainly on short story and dicusses the elements of prose fiction such as plot, character, setting, symbol, allegory, point of view, and theme. The lecturers will explore a range of texts to illustrate particular formal and stylistic qualities, and to question the relationship between literary genre and social, historical, or cultural context. The course will also revise writing research paper and documentation (APA). It introduces some key critics and theorists of genre and reflect on the role of criticism in the formation of literary canons and traditions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To develop awareness of the critical frameworks and categories relevant to the study of short story.
2) To locate specific literary genres in historical and cultural context
3) To acquire a critical vocabulary relevant to the discussion of prose fiction
4) To gain interpretative skills in reading a selection of illustrative texts- short stories from different periods in literary history
5) To write essays using a documentation style (APA)

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meet & Greet Introduction of the syllabus What is literature? What is fiction? Genres and Subgenres	The Norton introduction to literature, pp. 1-9. “The elephant in the village of the blind” pp. 13-14.
2)	Writing about literature: Writing an essay and documentation	Norton, pp. 12-19; 29-51 Linda Brewer’s “20/20” pp. 16-17
3)	Writing about literature: Writing a response paper and documentation (APA and MLA)	Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral” pp. 32-42
4)	Writing a response paper and documentation	Perrine’s literature, ss. 38-43 The Norton introduction pp. 1885- 1970
5)	Writing a response paper and documentation	Nadine Gordimer,“Once upon a time”, ss 234- 239 Perrine’s Literature, pp. 234- 239
6)	Forms and elements of short story: Plot: A Family Supper	Perrine’s literature, pp. 97- 104; 133- 141 Norton, pp. 85-145
7)	Characterization	Perrine’s literature: Katherine Mansfield, “Miss Brill” pp. 155- 159
8)	Point of view	Norton: Edgar Allan Poe “The Cask Amontillado” pp. 178- 184 Perrine’s Literature Chapter 5 Midterm assignment deadline
9)	Theme	Gabriel Garcia Marquez, “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings: A Tale for Children,” Norton Chapter 5 Perrine’s Literature Chapter 4
10)	Setting	Anton Chekhov, “The Lady with the Dog” Norton Chapter 4
11)	Symbol	Perrine’s literature: Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper” pp. 310-323 Norton Chapter 5
12)	Symbol and fantasy	Nathaniel Howthorne, The Birthmark, Perrine’s Literature p. 415.
13)	Tone	D. H. Lawrence’s The Rocking-Horse Winner Perrine’s Literature p. 297
14)	Revision Deadline for the final assignment

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Mays. K.J. (2017). The Norton introduction to literature. New York: W.W. Norton & Company (ss. 1-466) Johnson, G and Thomas R. Arp (2018). Perrine’s literature: structure, sound and sense. Boston: Cengage Learning (ss. 1-387)
References:	Robert, Edgars V &Robert Zweig. Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing. Longman. Klarer M. (1999). An introduction to literary studies. London: Routledge.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Acquires sufficient accumulation of knowledge in natural and applied sciences, engineering and technology, and has the ability to design, and identify/formulate/solve problems related to, complex manufacturing and service systems using this knowledge.
2) Possesses the ability to select and apply appropriate methods for analysing integrated systems comprising humans, knowledge, raw materials and energy; to acquire, process and interpret data; and to reach conclusions using her/his engineering skills.
3) Has the ability to select and efficiently use engineering design principles along with appropriate analytical, computational and experimental engineering techniques in order to optimize outputs related to various systems under realistic constraints.
4) Possesses the skills to select from among and efficiently use modern technologies, equipment, software and software languages in applications related to her/his respective field.
5) Possesses the ability to produce industry-focused solutions that are able to contribute to social health, safety and welfare, while being cognizant of global, cultural, societal, economical and environmental matters.
6) Has the awareness to take decisions ethically, professionally and without overlooking her/his legal responsibilities in situations related to her/his professions.
7) Has the awareness about contemporary issues such as sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation; and the ability to comprehend the impacts of these notions on her/his profession.
8) Has the skills to communicate and make presentations to a level that will allow her/him to effectively make an exchange of information and experience both verbally and in written and with various communities related to her/his area.
9) Is able to use a foreign language at least at B1 level, measured in terms of the European Language Portfolio criterion.
10) In cognizance of life-long learning, possesses the ability to follow and adapt to changes that may arise in her/his field and reflect them into her/his profession.
11) Has the ability to work efficiently in interdisciplinary projects, be open to collaboration and take initiative when necessary, manage risks, plan activities and develop strategies.
12) She has the ability to follow new approaches in the field of human-machine interaction and artificial intelligence and apply them to problems in her field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Acquires sufficient accumulation of knowledge in natural and applied sciences, engineering and technology, and has the ability to design, and identify/formulate/solve problems related to, complex manufacturing and service systems using this knowledge.
2)	Possesses the ability to select and apply appropriate methods for analysing integrated systems comprising humans, knowledge, raw materials and energy; to acquire, process and interpret data; and to reach conclusions using her/his engineering skills.
3)	Has the ability to select and efficiently use engineering design principles along with appropriate analytical, computational and experimental engineering techniques in order to optimize outputs related to various systems under realistic constraints.
4)	Possesses the skills to select from among and efficiently use modern technologies, equipment, software and software languages in applications related to her/his respective field.
5)	Possesses the ability to produce industry-focused solutions that are able to contribute to social health, safety and welfare, while being cognizant of global, cultural, societal, economical and environmental matters.
6)	Has the awareness to take decisions ethically, professionally and without overlooking her/his legal responsibilities in situations related to her/his professions.
7)	Has the awareness about contemporary issues such as sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation; and the ability to comprehend the impacts of these notions on her/his profession.
8)	Has the skills to communicate and make presentations to a level that will allow her/him to effectively make an exchange of information and experience both verbally and in written and with various communities related to her/his area.
9)	Is able to use a foreign language at least at B1 level, measured in terms of the European Language Portfolio criterion.
10)	In cognizance of life-long learning, possesses the ability to follow and adapt to changes that may arise in her/his field and reflect them into her/his profession.
11)	Has the ability to work efficiently in interdisciplinary projects, be open to collaboration and take initiative when necessary, manage risks, plan activities and develop strategies.
12)	She has the ability to follow new approaches in the field of human-machine interaction and artificial intelligence and apply them to problems in her field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100