Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE ÖVGÜ TÜZÜN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE ÖVGÜ TÜZÜN
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
Course Objectives: |
Introducing the novel as a literary form, the course will trace the development of the novel in America from 1800 to 1900. Readings will include stories and novels by W. Irving, N. Hawthorne, H. Melville, M. Twain, T. Dreiser, J. London, O Henry and K. Chopin, together with the study of the literary movements they represent. |
Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to the beginnings of American Literary history. Puritanism and the age of the Pioneers, first settlers and their dreams and fears. Colonial Period to 1700 |
Heath Anthology, selected pages between: 3-1178 |
2) |
The Beginnings of American Fiction: Romanticism/Transcendentalism |
Heath Anthology selected pages between: 1180-1215 |
3) |
Washington Irving |
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” |
4) |
Nathaniel Hawthorne |
The Scarlet Letter |
5) |
Nathaniel Hawthorne |
The Scarlet Letter |
6) |
Edgar Allan Poe |
“The Fall of the House of Usher” |
7) |
Review |
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8) |
Realism & Local Color Fiction: Mark Twain |
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
9) |
Realism & Local Color Fiction: Mark Twain |
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
10) |
Mark Twain |
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
11) |
Naturalism, Jack London |
“To Build a Fire” |
12) |
Naturalism, O Henry (William Sydney Porter) |
“Psyche & Pskyscraper” |
13) |
Naturalism, Theodore Dreiser |
Sister Carrie |
14) |
Naturalism, Theodore Dreiser |
Sister Carrie |
15) |
Final Exam |
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16) |
Final Exam |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Okuma Listesi: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, The Scarlet Letter, “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “Bartleby, the Scrivener”, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, “To Build a Fire”, “Psyche & Pskyscraper”, Sister Carrie, The Awakening.
The Heath Anthology of American Literature, Vol. I. Lexington, Massachusetts: D.C. Heath & Co., 1990. |
References: |
the reading list (“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, The Scarlet Letter, “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “Bartleby, the Scrivener”, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, “To Build a Fire”, “Psyche & Pskyscraper”, Sister Carrie, The Awakening
The Heath Anthology of American Literature, Vol. I. Lexington, Massachusetts: D.C. Heath & Co., 1990. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. |
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2) |
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.
-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. |
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3) |
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
-Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
-Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
-Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. |
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4) |
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
-Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
-Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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5) |
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. |
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6) |
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project |
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