ACL1001 Introduction to English Literature IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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) Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 3
2) Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. 4
3) Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. 5
4) Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. 3
5) Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. 4
6) Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. 4
7) Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. 3
8) Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. 5
9) Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. 4
10) Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. 5
11) Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. 4