| Language of instruction: |
Tr |
| Type of course: |
GE-Elective |
| Course Level: |
Associate
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| Mode of Delivery: |
E-Learning
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| Course Coordinator : |
Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
| Course Objectives: |
The purpose of the course is to familiarize the students with Shakespeare’s works and their contemporary interpretations. This course aims to provide an in-depth exploration of William Shakespeare’s texts, focusing on key themes, characters, and narratives to foster a comprehensive understanding of his literary contributions. It will investigate how contemporary adaptations and interpretations reflect current social, cultural, and political contexts, thereby keeping Shakespeare’s works relevant in today's world. Students will develop critical analysis skills by engaging with both the original texts and their modern renditions, using various interpretative lenses. The course encourages comparative analysis, enabling students to identify the influences of historical and cultural shifts on these reinterpretations. Additionally, it aims to promote creative engagement, encouraging students to reimagine Shakespeare's texts for contemporary audiences. Through discussions, presentations, and written assignments, students will enhance their communication skills, articulating their insights and analyses in a clear and effective manner. |
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Related Preparation |
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Introduction to the Course
Review of general concepts (renaissance, reform…) |
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| 2) |
16th century England
The Tudors, Queen Elizabeth, Literature and art in the 16th century
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| 3) |
Life and works of Shakespeare
His life, works, general characterestics of his works, common themes (from selected texts), his tragedies, comedies and historical plays
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| 4) |
Shakespeare’s Tragedies Terms related to tragedy (tragic hero, tragic flaw…)
Close reading - Hamlet...
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| 5) |
Hamlet Hamlet: discuss themes of morality, corruption, ambition, action—madness
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Reading - Hamlet |
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Hamlet
Viewing parts of two film adaptations of Hamlet:
Laurence Olivier’s 1948 version and Kenneth Branagh’s 1997 version
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| 7) |
Shakespeare the Poet
What is a sonnet?
The “ Young Man” and the “Dark Lady”
Themes: Art, immortality, time, death
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| 8) |
Midterm Week |
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| 9) |
Guest lecturer - discussion of one of the plays we've watched. |
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| 10) |
One of Shakespeare's tragedies (Macbeth, Othello or Merchant of Venice) |
Reading |
| 11) |
Continue analyzing the play (tragedy). |
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| 12) |
Shakespeare’s Comedies Theme
Appearance and Reality
How Shakespeare constructes a complex orchestration between different characters and between appearance and reality and how he uses this pattern to comment on a variety of human foibles. Selected readings from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Reading - A Midsummer Night’s Dream |
| 13) |
A Midsummer Night’s Dream continued... |
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| 14) |
Shakespeare’s Fools
The wisdom of Shakespeare’s fools.
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally. |
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| 2) |
To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively |
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| 3) |
To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules |
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To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication |
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| 5) |
To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level |
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| 6) |
To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology |
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To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally |
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To be able to prepare the ambulance for emergency calls and patient transfers and to know ambulance driving techniques |
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To be able to evaluate the incident scene and the patient and take necessary precautions |
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To have knowledge and be able to apply the use of medicines and medical interventions related to emergency care. |
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| 11) |
To be able to apply professional skills required for preliminary diagnosis and pre-hospital emergency treatment |
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