COMPUTER ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ACL4005 | Literature and Film | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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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 |
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. |
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. |
works of literature and their adaptation to film |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer 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 appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 2 |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 3 |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. | 3 |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | 2 |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously. | |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications. | |
10) | Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |