CIVIL ENGINEERING
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
GEP0704	Trends in Literature	Fall Spring	3	0	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. HATİCE ÖVGÜ TÜZÜN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims to develop skills in “reading” literary works and analyzing the subtexts of narratives. It also seeks to enhance students’ proficiency in analyzing and discussing novels. While focusing on strengthening students’ verbal and written communication skills, it provides an opportunity to examine novels as reflections of the cultures and historical periods to which they belong. Additionally, it encourages students to establish a personal connection with novels and to develop a subjective and critical perspective toward them.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students will develop and demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills through textual analysis and deep engagement with literary works. They will also gain familiarity with methods for discussing and evaluating novels as reflections of cultures and as multi-layered narratives shaped by their historical and social contexts. Furthermore, students will actively participate in collaborative discussions that move beyond the surface level of the narrative, fostering a deeper and more nuanced understanding of literature.

Course Content

This course takes a selection of literary texts from the nineteenth, twentieth and twentyfirst centuries to explore various trends in literature that have gained widespread appeal across the globe. Through indepth analysis and discussion of literary works, students will explore a wide range of issues including literature as fantasy, feminism, politics and power, magical realism, mythological realism, utopian and dystopian fiction and postmodernity. Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course include lectures, class discussion and individual study.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Class	none
2)	Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Introduction (Socio-cultural and Historical Context)	Come to class having read chapters 1-4 from Alice in Wonderland
3)	Maiden's Descent Underground, Symbolism and Metaphors, Curiosity and Exploration, Alienation and Estrangement, Absurdity and Nonsense	Come to class having read chapters 5-9 from Alice in Wonderland
4)	Identity and Transformation, Power and Authority.	Come to class having read chapters 10-12 from Alice in Wonderland
5)	Logic vs. Nonsense, Idenity and Growth, Dreamscape.	none
6)	Sociocultural and historical context, mythological realism, Greek mythology, feminism.	Come to class having read chapters 1-10
7)	Hierarchy of power, portrayal of immortals, immortality vs. mortality, loneliness and isolation.	Come to class having read chapters 10-20
8)	Midterm	Review weeks 1-8
9)	Identity and self-discovery, magic, transformation and power, female agency and oppression, self-actualisation and growth.	Come to class having read chapters 20-27
10)	Socio-cultural and historical context, warfare, politics and power.	Come to class having read the short story
11)	AI as an existential threat, forces of antagonism, human extinction.	none
12)	Socio-cultural and historial context, progress reports 1-10, intelligence and the desire for self-improvement, mental disability, innocence.	Come to class having read progress reports 1-10
13)	progress reports 11-17, alienation and isolation, emotional struggles, ethical concerns in scientific research	Come to class having read progress reports 11-17
14)	the burden of intelligence, tragic awareness, search for meaning	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Circe by Madeline Miller I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
References:	Terry Eagleton – How to Read Literature Northrop Frye – Anatomy of Criticism David Lodge – The Art of Fiction Harold Bloom - How to Read and Why

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	12	6	72
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			115

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)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil 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 proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.