PSYCHOLOGY
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
ACL4005	Literature and Film	Fall	3	0	3	6

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
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	This course will examine how fiction, short story and/or plays have provided the textual foundations for cinematic productions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students will learn
• how to interpret a film and comment/ discuss its treatment of a literary and/or dramatic text,
• to point out distortions of texts on screen end evaluate reasons for such distortions,
• to differentiate free adaptations (such as postmodernist) from distorted versions of texts,
• to develop their own critical assesment and write argumentative papers by the end of the semester.

Course Content

works of literature and their adaptation to film

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Capote’s Novella, Analysis/ Discussion	Reading
2)	Film /Analysis/ Discussion Breakfast at Tiffany’s	Reading
3)	Harper Lee’s novel: To Kill a Mockingbird / Analysis/ Discussion	Reading
4)	Analysis/ Discussion	Reading
5)	Film /Analysis/ Discussion	Reading
6)	Introduction to Asian-American writers.	Reading
7)	Analysis/ Discussion of the novel	Reading
8)	Analysis/ Discussion of the novel	Reading
9)	Joy Luck Club Analysis/ Discussion	Reading
10)	general discussion
11)	Introduction to Jane Austen & 18th century	Reading
12)	Analysis/ Discussion of Pride and Prejudice	Reading
13)	Lost in Austen /Analysis/ Discussion	Reading
14)	Over-all wrap up discussion	Reading
15)	Final Examination
16)	Final Examination

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Truman Capote: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (film: Breakfast at Tiffany’s) 2. Harper Lee: To Kill a Mockingbird (film: To Kill a Mockingbird) 3. Amy Tan: Joy Luck Club (film: Joy Luck Club) 4. Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice ( Film:Lost in Austen)
References:	Film History, Thomas& Bordwell

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
Homework Assignments	1	2	2
Quizzes	3	6	18
Midterms	1	12	12
Final	1	15	15
Total Workload			89

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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3)	To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4)	To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6)	To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7)	To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9)	To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.