ACL1001 Introduction to English Literature IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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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) Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media.
2) Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video.
3) Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.
4) Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.
5) Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video.
6) Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video.
7) Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture
8) Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images.
9) Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.
10) Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.
11) Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.
12) Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.
13) Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.
14) Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.