CIVIL ENGINEERING
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
ACL2004	Introduction to Drama	Fall Spring	3	0	3	6

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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 in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.