EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
ACL1001 Introduction to English Literature I Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE ÖVGÜ TÜZÜN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE ÖVGÜ TÜZÜN
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: Students will identify and trace the development of English literature from the beginnings till the 17th century.Throughout the semester, they will learn to read literary texts closely and critically. They will learn to analyze the texts they read within the given historical context. They will also learn to read, understand, and critique analytical literary essays as well as recognize and assess the elements of different poetic genres.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeed in this course;
* will be able to understand the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers
* will be able to examine works of English literature within the specific socio-historical contexts in which they were written.
*will be able to identify and explain literary devices used in texts
* will be able to analyze literary texts critically

Course Content

Literary texts written in the Old English
period, Middle English period, 14th, 15th, 16th
and 17th century.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course None
2) Beowulf Reading
3) Beowulf Reading
4) Sir Gawain and The Green Knight Reading
5) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Reading
6) The General Prologue from Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer Reading
7) Loving in Truth by Sir Philip Sydney Reading
8) Review Reading
9) Sonnets 18 and 130 by William Shakespeare Reading
10) They Flee From Me by Thomas Wyatt Reading
11) The Good Morrow by John Donne Reading
12) To His Coy Mistress by Andrew Marvell Reading
13) From Paradise Lost by John Milton (Book I) Reading
14) From Paradise Lost by John Milton (Book I) Reading
15) Final Reading
16) Final Reading

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Norton Anthology of English Literature
References: none

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 10
Quizzes 3 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 15 2 30
Quizzes 3 9 27
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 149

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) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3