CIVIL 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 Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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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 |
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) | 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. |