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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ACL2004 Introduction to Drama 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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi 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 of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose
3) Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.