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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: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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
Dr. Öğr. Üy. MEHRAN SOYKAN
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

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Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

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