ACL4005 Literature and FilmBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs CARTOON AND ANIMATIONGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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 have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2) To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3) Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4) Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5) To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6) To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7) To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8) To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9) To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages ​​and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10) To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11) Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12) To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values ​​and universal values ​​in the field of cartoon and animation.