TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGN
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
GEP0122 Shakespeare and Contemporary Performance Fall 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. ELİF BAŞ
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.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- To develop a literary perspective and the ability to understand Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets.
2- To be able to develop critical thinking/writing skills, i.e., the ability to analyze, interpret, synthesize, and evaluate literary material.
3- To study specific topics (specific play) in an in-depth manner.
4- To set the works studied in their social, cultural, and political contexts.
5- To improve their ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude.
6- To understand how actors, directors and adaptors make live theatre from raw material.
7- To understand how critics make sense of and write about performances.
8- To learn how a Shakespearean text is adapted for an actual performance.

Course Content

In our course, the following teaching methods and techniques will be used: Technology Supported Learning, Collaborative Learning, Lesson, Reading, Experiment, Social Activity.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course Review of general concepts (renaissance, reform…)
2) 16th century England The Tudors, Queen Elizabeth, Literature and art in the 16th century
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
4) Shakespeare’s Tragedies Terms related to tragedy (tragic hero, tragic flaw…) Close reading - Hamlet...
5) Hamlet Hamlet: discuss themes of morality, corruption, ambition, action—madness
6) Hamlet Viewing parts of two film adaptations of Hamlet: Laurence Olivier’s 1948 version and Kenneth Branagh’s 1997 version
7) Shakespeare the Poet What is a sonnet? The “ Young Man” and the “Dark Lady” Themes: Art, immortality, time, death
8) Midterm Week
9) Guest lecturer - discussion of one of the plays we've watched.
10) One of Shakespeare's tragedies (Macbeth, Othello or Merchant of Venice)
11) Continue analyzing the play (tragedy).
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
13) A Midsummer Night’s Dream continued...
14) Shakespeare’s Fools The wisdom of Shakespeare’s fools.

Sources

Course Notes: Shakespeare'in seçilen 3 oyunu Shakespeare yazar ve eserleri - Stanley Wells Shakespeare in Production: Whose History? H.R. Coursen The Shakespearean Stage 1574-1642 – Andrew Gurr Articles – depending on the plays being discussed that semester
References: Course Resources Lectures and critical books on Shakespeare and the plays we will study in class. Shakespeare’s plays: Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, Julius Caesar, The Taming of the Shrew Henry IV part 2. Suggested books: Shakespeare in production: Whose History - H.R. Coursen Shakespeare: The writer and His work - Stanley Wells Tyrant: Shakespeare on Politics - Stephan Greenblatt Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare - Stephan Greenblatt

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 2 % 20
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 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 13 3 39
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 10 3 30
Presentations / Seminar 2 10 20
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 93

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) Understands the principles of artistic creation and basic design and applies the art and design objects he creates within this framework.
2) Conducts the multifaceted research required for textile and fashion design processes and analyzes and interprets the results.
3) Creates original and applicable fabric, clothing and pattern designs by using elements from different historical periods and cultures in accordance with his purpose.
4) Recognizes textile raw materials and equipments.
5) Uses computer programs effectively in the garment and fabric surface design process.
6) Has professional technical knowledge regarding the implementation of clothing designs and production; In this context, recognizes and uses technological tools and equipment.
7) Understands the importance of interdisciplinary interaction and communication in textile and clothing design-production-presentation processes and reflects this on the processes.
8) Works in a programmed and disciplined manner in professional practices.
9) Realizes the necessity of lifelong learning to maintain his productivity, creativity and professional competence.
10) Understands, adopts and applies ethical responsibilities in professional practices; Has knowledge of relevant legal regulations.
11) Establishes effective visual, written and verbal communication in the field of textile and fashion design.
12) Reflects his knowledge on current and contemporary issues from all fields to his professional theoretical and practical studies on textile and clothing design; Understands the social and universal effects of these issues.
13) Has sufficient awareness about social justice, environmental awareness, quality culture and protection of cultural values.