ACL4005 Literature and FilmBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PERFORMING ARTSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PERFORMING ARTS
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 Spring
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) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3