| 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.
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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
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| 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 |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field. |
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| 2) |
- To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field.
- To be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to be able to identify and analyse problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence. |
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- To be able to carry out an advanced level study related to the field independently.
- To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field.
- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project. |
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- To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach,
- To be able to determine their learning needs and to be able to direct their learning.
-To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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- Alanı ile ilgili konularda ilgili kişi ve kurumları bilgilendirebilme; düşüncelerini ve sorunlara ilişkin çözüm önerilerini yazılı ve sözlü olarak aktarabilme.
- Alanı ile ilgili konularda düşüncelerini ve sorunlara ilişkin çözüm önerilerini nicel ve nitel verilerle destekleyerek uzman olan ve olmayan kişilerle paylaşabilme.
-Toplumsal sorumluluk bilinci ile yaşadığı sosyal çevre için proje ve etkinlikler düzenleyebilme ve bunları uygulayabilme.
- Bir yabancı dili en az Avrupa Dil Portföyü B1 Genel Düzeyi'nde kullanarak alanındaki bilgileri izleyebilme ve meslektaşları ile iletişim kurabilme.
- Alanının gerektirdiği en az Avrupa Bilgisayar Kullanma Lisansı İleri Düzeyinde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini kullanabilme. |
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