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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
ACL2001 Survey of American Literature 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 ELİF BAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to offer the students a selection of literary movements,thoughts and literary works from The Colonial Period to the end of The Civil War in the 2nd half of the 19 century through the works of writers such as Crevecoeur,Jefferson,Poe,Hawthorne,Emerson,Thoreau and Dickinson.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
This couse will give the students the fundemental ingormation and perpective that will help them understand major literary movements if the later periods.

Course Content

American Literature from 17th cento 2nd half of 19th century

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Early American Literature and J.Crevecoeur Reading
2) Analysis of 'What is an American?' Reading
3) Introduction to T. Jefferson ,analysis of 'The Declaration of Independence' Reading
4) Introduction to American Literature from 1820 to 1865 with emphasis on Raalph Waldo Emerson Reading
5) Analysis/discussion of 'The American Scholar' Reading
6) 'The American Scholar' continued Reading
7) Introduction to N.Hawthorne,analysis/discussion of 'Young Goodman Brown' ve 'The Birthmark' Reading
8) Introduction to E.A.Poe, analysis/discussion of 'The Raven,and'The Philosopy of Composition' Reading
9) Introduction to Abraham Lincoln;analysis/discussion of 'Gettysburg Address' and'Second Inaugural Address'. Reading
10) Introduction to Henry David Thoreau ;analysis/discussion of 'Civil Disobeidance'. Reading
11) Anaysis/discussion of 'Walden, Chapter 2 and Conclusion'. Reading
12) Emily Dickinson and her philosophy of poetry Reading
13) Analysis/discussion of '712' and '754'. Reading
14) Overall discussion Reading

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Selected texts from
The Norton Anthology of American Literature,
Volume I.
References: Heath Anthology o American Literature

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 0
Quizzes 3 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Jury 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Quizzes 3 20 60
Midterms 1 30 30
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 172

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