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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 Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ACL1001 Introduction to English Literature I Spring
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) Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information
2) Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies.
3) Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world.
4) Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar.
5) He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically.
6) Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business.
7) He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values.
8) Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety.
9) With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself