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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ACL2004 Introduction to Drama Fall
Spring
3 0 3 6
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 : Assoc. Prof. ELİF BAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. ELİF BAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course will offer the students selected plays from Greek drama to the 20th century European drama with emphasis on the history and dramatic movements of Western drama.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students will learn
• to apply the charactersistic points of classical tragedy to plays studied,
• to evaluate social psychological and political perspectives in the texts,
• to discuss major authors and themes related to different periods,
• to present their own perspectives and/or to compare and contrast different concepts in well-developed essays.

Course Content

Survey of world drama from the classical age to 20th century.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General Introduction / Aristotle, Poetics/ definition of tragedy Reading
2) Introduction to Sophocles/ Analysis of the play Reading
3) Sophocles continued Reading
4) Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Drama / Excerpts from Everyman and Dr. Faustus Reading
5) Analysis/ discussion of the plays Reading
6) Introduction to 19th Century Drama-Realism / G. B. Shaw Reading
7) Shaw, Candida continued. Reading
8) Introduction Ibsen: A Doll’s House /Well-made play / Analysis/ discussion of the play
9) Introduction to Naturalism /expressionism / Strindberg /Analysis/ discussion of the play Reading
10) Introduction to Beckett and 20th century drama/ Analysis/ discussion of the play Reading
11) Beckett continued Reading
12) Whose Life is it, anyway? , Brian Clark/ Introduction to P. Shaffer Reading
13) Discussion of. Equus Reading
14) Introduction to H. Pinter/ Discussion of Betrayal Reading
15) Final Examination
16) Final Examination

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Sophocles: Antigone
2. Anonymous: Everyman
3. C. Marlowe: Dr. Faustus
4. G. B. Shaw: Candida
5. H. Ibsen: A Doll’s House
6. A. Strindberg: Miss Julie
7. S. Beckett: Waiting for Godot
8. H.Pinter: Betrayal

Aristrotle, Poetics
Anthology of living Theater, Wilson/Goldfarb
7 Plays by Strinberg
References: Robert Brustein: Theater of Revolt
Eric Bentley :Life of Drama

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Quizzes 3 % 30
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 16 5 80
Homework Assignments 1 5 5
Quizzes 5 5 25
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 156

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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics and science.
2) Adequate knowledge in subjects specific to Energy Systems Engineering.
3) Ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in Energy Systems Engineering to complex engineering problems.
4) Ability to identify, define, and formulate complex engineering problems.
5) Ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for solving complex engineering problems.
6) Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
7) Ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Energy Systems Engineering applications.
8) Ability to use information technologies effectively.
9) Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or Energy Systems Engineering research topics.
10) Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze, and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Energy Systems Engineering research topics.
11) Ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary teams.
12) Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
13) Ability to work individually.
14) Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
15) Knowledge of at least one foreign language.
16) Ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, and to prepare design and production reports.
17) Ability to make effective presentations, and to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
18) Awareness of the necessity of life-long learning.
19) Ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously renew oneself.
20) Possession of professional and ethical responsibility and the ability to act in accordance with ethical principles.
21) Knowledge of standards used in engineering applications.
22) Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.
23) Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
24) Knowledge of sustainable development.
25) Knowledge of the effects of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and social dimensions; and problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering.
26) Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.