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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ELT2006 English Literature: From Anglo-Saxon to Early 18th Century Spring 3 0 3 5

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PAUL BERNHARDT
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE ÖVGÜ TÜZÜN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of English literary texts beginning from the Anglo-Saxon period till early 18th century. Through close reading of selected texts, students will deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers and learn about the socio-historical contexts in which these texts were produced.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who complete this course;
1.Wil learn how to read and discuss works of literature critically.
2. Will learn about the main elements of poetry.
3. Will learn to discern the dynamic relationship between literary texts and the period in which they were produced.

Course Content

English Literature from the Anglo-Saxon Period until early 18th century (Literary texts from the Old English Period, Middle English Period, 14th, 15th, 16th,17th centuries)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course
2) The Anglo-Saxon Period (Historical Context) Reading
3) Beowulf Reading
4) Beowulf Reading
5) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Reading
6) Midterm
7) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Reading
8) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Reading
9) The General Prologue from Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
10) The General Prologue from Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer Reading
11) Midterm
12) Sonnets 116 and 147 by William Shakespeare Reading
13) They Flee From Me by Thomas Wyatt Reading
14) The Good Morrow by John Donne, To His Coy Mistress by Andrew Marvell Reading

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: A Selection of reading materials from The Norton Anthology of Poetry
References: none

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 6 % 10
Presentation 6 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 4 10 40
Study Hours Out of Class 6 4 24
Presentations / Seminar 2 2 4
Homework Assignments 8 4 32
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 146

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) 1.Being able to describe the issues related with the scientific resources in the field of teaching, English language teaching and educational technologies within the national and international standards. 2
2) 2.Proficient in the phonology, semantics, grammar and the vocabulary of the language, use the language effectively. 5
3) 3. Apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to provide optimal learning environments in English language teaching. 1
4) 4. develop English language teaching materials according to the needs of the learners with a critical perspective. 4
5) 5. Use appropriate software and technology resources for language teaching effectively in and out of classroom by locating and selecting them. 2
6) 6. To improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, make use of various methods and techniques. 5
7) 7. Design English language teaching curriculum and lesson plans. 2
8) 8. Organize effective classrooms that promote English language learning. 1
9) 9. assess students’ knowledge using multiple measures and alternative assessment techniques in order to evaluate language knowledge and skills in an effective way by using and generating measurement and assessment instruments. 1
10) 10. Apply major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments and to promote inter-cultural effective communication and pragmatics skills. 5
11) 11. Take on responsibility in individual and group projects by working cooperatively and meeting the requirements 4
12) 12. Take into consideration professional and ethical rules and principles. 5
13) 13. Apply the pedagogical implications of the research in the field of English language teaching for his/her personal and professional development, by keeping up with the recent studies. 3
14) 14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies. 3
15) 15. Transfer the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning to students by using metacognitive techniques with the knowledge of how to obtain information effectively. 4
16) 16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics. 2