ACL4005 Literature and FilmBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.