ACL4005 Literature and FilmBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PILOTAGE (EN)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PILOTAGE (EN)
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) Apply scientific methods or concepts in solving aviation-related problems 3
2) Analyze and interpret data 5
3) Work effectively on multi‐disciplinary and diverse teams 5
4) Make professional and ethical decisions 3
5) Communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills 4
6) Engage in and recognize the need for life‐long learning 5
7) Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice 4
8) Assess the national and international aviation environment 3
9) Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving contemporary problems in the field of aviation 3
10) Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues 3