CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH)
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 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) To gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. 4
2) To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. 5
3) To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. 5
4) To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. 5
5) To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, 5
6) To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. 3
7) To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. 5
8) To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. 5
9) To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. 5
10) To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. 5
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 5
12) To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. 5