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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
ACL3001 American Drama I Spring
Fall
3 0 3 5
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 ELİF BAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: In this course the period from 1920’s to 1960’s will be covered with emphasis on various dramatic movements and the contribution of such playwrights such as Eugene O’Neill, Lillian Hellman, Tenessee Williams to the making of modern American Drama.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students will learn
• to discuss major playwrights styles and themes through selected plays,
• to compare and contrast various social, political, philosophical perspectives these plays introduce,
• to develop their own perspectives and write argumentative essays about different themes.

Course Content

20th century American Drama
(1920’s to 1960’s)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Reading
2) Reading
3) Reading
4) Reading
5) Reading
6) Reading
7) Reading
8) Reading
9) Reading
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11) Reading
12) Reading
13) Reading
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Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Eugene O’Neill: Long Day’s Journey into Night
Lillian Hellman: Children’s Hour
Tennessee Williams: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Arthur Miller: All My Sons
Edward Albee: The Zoo Story
Le Roi Jones: The Dutchman
Jerome Lawrence & Robert. E. Lee: The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
References: Famous American Plays 1950’s
Black Theater

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 5 % 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 15 4 60
Quizzes 5 2 10
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 147

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering management practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering management problems.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.