ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
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
ELT2206 English Literature: From Anglo-Saxon to Early 18th Century Spring 3 0 3 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PAUL BERNHARDT
Course Objectives: This course follows on from ELT 2201 English Literature II and is designed to introduce students to English and American literature from the 20th century. It’s aim is to enable students to read, interpret and critically analyse a range of texts from different genres (poetry, drama, short story, novel and theory) within their historical and cultural contexts.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• comprehend and critically discuss a range of literary texts within their historical and cultural contexts
• comprehend and critically discuss differences in language use across different genres
• interpret and discuss recurring issues and topics within the works studied
• comprehend and discuss critically ideas and features of literary tradition
• identify and discuss developments in literary techniques and style

Course Content

W1 Introduction. Introduction: 20th-century cultural history,
W2 Poetry: War Poetry: Brooke, ‘The Soldier’; Owen, ‘Dulce et decorum est’
W3 Poetry: Frost, ‘The Road Not Taken’, ‘Fire and Ice’, ‘Mending Wall’
W4 Poetry: Eliot, ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’
W5 Drama: Miller, Death of a Salesman
W6 Drama: Miller, Death of a Salesman
W7 Drama: Miller, Death of a Salesman
W8 Mid-term examination
W9 Short Story: London, ‘To Build a Fire’
W10 Short Story: Cheever, ‘The Swimmer’
W11 Short Story: Morrison, ‘Recitatif’
W12 Novel: Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
W13 Novel: Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
W14 Novel: Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: 20th-century cultural history,
2) War Poetry: Brooke, ‘The Soldier’; Owen, ‘Dulce et decorum est’
3) Frost, ‘The Road Not Taken’, ‘Fire and Ice’, ‘Mending Wall’
4) Eliot, ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’
5) Miller, Death of a Salesman , Act 1
6) Miller, Death of a Salesman, Act 2 - scene change, p.1600
7) Miller, Death of a Salesman, p.1600 - 'Requiem'
8)
9) London, ‘To Build a Fire’
10) Cheever, ‘The Swimmer’
11) Morrison, ‘Recitatif’
12) Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Chs 1-3
13) Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Chs 4-6
14) Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Chs 7-9

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Course Notes:
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 2 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 11 11
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 2 14 28
Total Workload 137

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) 1.Being able to describe the issues related with the scientific resources in the field of teaching, English language teaching and educational technologies within the national and international standards.
2) 2.Proficient in the phonology, semantics, grammar and the vocabulary of the language, use the language effectively. 5
3) 3. Apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to provide optimal learning environments in English language teaching. 1
4) 4. develop English language teaching materials according to the needs of the learners with a critical perspective. 4
5) 5. Use appropriate software and technology resources for language teaching effectively in and out of classroom by locating and selecting them.
6) 6. To improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, make use of various methods and techniques. 5
7) 7. Design English language teaching curriculum and lesson plans. 2
8) 8. Organize effective classrooms that promote English language learning. 1
9) 9. assess students’ knowledge using multiple measures and alternative assessment techniques in order to evaluate language knowledge and skills in an effective way by using and generating measurement and assessment instruments. 1
10) 10. Apply major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments and to promote inter-cultural effective communication and pragmatics skills. 5
11) 11. Take on responsibility in individual and group projects by working cooperatively and meeting the requirements 4
12) 12. Take into consideration professional and ethical rules and principles. 5
13) 13. Apply the pedagogical implications of the research in the field of English language teaching for his/her personal and professional development, by keeping up with the recent studies. 3
14) 14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies. 3
15) 15. Transfer the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning to students by using metacognitive techniques with the knowledge of how to obtain information effectively. 4
16) 16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics. 2