| MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ACL4003 | Postmodern Literature | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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): |
Prof. Dr. GÖNÜL BAKAY Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE ÖVGÜ TÜZÜN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| Course Objectives: | Students who take this course will be able to apply close reading techniques to selected works of postmodern literature and identify the distinctive elements of this genre. They will have acquired indepth knowledge of the evolution of postmodernism and postmodern literature in America and Europe.They will |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Students who complete this course will learn * to apply a variety of reading strategies, including making inferences, recognizing the organizational structure of texts. * to recognize the value of multiple perspectives and develop competence in giving and receiving constructive criticism. * to use terminology related to postmodernism • to identify themes and writing strategies common to postmodernism, • to discover what these novels all have in common, and how reading them together helps us form a basic understanding of the principles of postmodern literature. * to compare and differentiate between postmodern and other literary genres |
| 20th century postmodern novels by English and American writers |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to class | - |
| 2) | The Floating Opera | Reading |
| 3) | The Floating Opera | Reading |
| 4) | The Floating Opera | Reading |
| 5) | Cat’s Cradle | Reading |
| 6) | Cat’s Cradle | Reading |
| 7) | Cat’s Cradle | Reading |
| 8) | Review | Reading |
| 9) | A History of the World in 10 ½ Chapters | Reading |
| 10) | A History of the World in 10 ½ Chapters | Reading |
| 11) | A History of the World in 10 ½ Chapters | Reading |
| 12) | A History of the World in 10 ½ Chapters | Reading |
| 13) | Infinite Jest | Reading |
| 14) | Infinite Jest | Reading |
| 15) | Final | - |
| 16) | Final | - |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | The Floating Opera by John Barth (1956) Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut (1969) A History of the World in 10 ½ Chapters by Julian Barnes (1989) Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace (1996) |
| References: | Postmodernism, or, The Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism by Frederick Jameson The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge by Jean-Francois Lyotard Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Butler A Poetics of Postmodernism: History, Theory, Fiction by Linda Hutcheon |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 16 | % 10 |
| Quizzes | 2 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Quizzes | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 32 | 32 |
| Total Workload | 144 | ||
| 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 Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |
| 3) | Design complex Mechatronic 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 Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering. | |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems. | |
| 7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, 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) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics 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 Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions. |