Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH LITERATURE: INTRODUCTION | - | Fall Semester | 4+0 | 4 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Çiğdem TAŞKIN GEÇMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Çiğdem TAŞKIN GEÇMEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide general training in Literature focusing on British history, culture, and society. It deals with geographical, historical, political, social, and cultural aspects, as well as literature and its relationship with current affairs and contemporary society. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Pre- Medieval History,Medieval Era,Renaissance,The Age of Enlightenment,The Age of Enlightenment,18th Century,18th Century: “Gulliver’s Travels”,Industrial Revolution,19th Century,19th Century: “Wuthering Heights”,20th Century,20th Century: “Selected Short Stories” ,An overview on English Literature,An overview on English Literature. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to understand the basic concepts of English literature. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1. By understanding the basic periods and movements of English literature, will be able to grasp the literary history. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 1.2. By recognizing significant English literary authors and works, will be able to comprehend the literary heritage. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 2. Will be able to develop literary analysis skills. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 2.1. By enhancing the skills needed to analyze English literary works, will be able to decipher the texts' in-depth meanings. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 2.2. By evaluating the language, themes, and structural features of literary texts, will be able to interpret the meaning of literary works. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 3. Will be able to understand thematic processes in literary works. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 3.1. By understanding thematic processes in English literary works, will be able to decode authors' messages. | 10, 6, 9 | |
| 3.2. By comprehending the societal, cultural, and historical contexts of literary texts, will be able to explore thematic depth. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 4. Will be able to analyze language and style in literary works. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 4.1. By conducting language and style analysis in English literary works, will be able to decipher authors' modes of expression. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 4.2. By evaluating the linguistic features of literary works, will be able to understand authors' distinctive styles. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 5. Will gain literary analysis and criticism skills. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.1. By critically evaluating English literary works, will be able to acquire literary criticism skills. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 5.2. By examining literary texts from different perspectives, will be able to explain the in-depth meaning of literary works. | 10, 16, 6, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre- Medieval History | |
| 2 | Medieval Era | |
| 3 | Renaissance | |
| 4 | The Age of Enlightenment | |
| 5 | The Age of Enlightenment | |
| 6 | 18th Century | |
| 7 | 18th Century: “Gulliver’s Travels” | |
| 8 | Industrial Revolution | |
| 9 | 19th Century | |
| 10 | 19th Century: “Wuthering Heights” | |
| 11 | 20th Century | |
| 12 | 20th Century: “Selected Short Stories” | |
| 13 | An overview on English Literature | |
| 14 | An overview on English Literature |
| Resources |
| -Fleischmann, Ruth. (1999) English Literature in its Historical Context. Universität Koblenz-Landau. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Have theoretical knowledge about translation studies. | X | |||||
| 2 | Have knowledge about English language structure and its linguistic theory. | X | |||||
| 3 | Have knowledge about language and culture theories. | X | |||||
| 4 | Have knowledge about Turkish language structure and its linguistic theory. | ||||||
| 5 | Have theoretical knowledge about the comparison of English and Turkish language structures. | ||||||
| 6 | Translate a wide range of texts from literature to scientific sources, from newspaper articles to technical or law texts. | X | |||||
| 7 | Translate the texts with content integrity and correct concepts. | X | |||||
| 8 | Edit the translated texts for content integrity and correction. | ||||||
| 9 | Use IT technology and softwares to work more effectively. | ||||||
| 10 | Start their own translation office, and design the translation projects they get and complete them successfully with the team they work with. | ||||||
| 11 | Work for newspapers, magazines or publishing houses as translators or translation editors. | X | |||||
| 12 | Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills in translation studies. | ||||||
| 13 | Read continuously to improve themselves in English and terminology. | X | |||||
| 14 | Translate consecutively in public using communication skills effectively. | ||||||
| 15 | Give advice and help those who would like to get information about translation studies anywhere and anytime. | X | |||||
| 16 | Use the softwares developed by IT technology to help translate and teach how to use them to those who want to learn. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 14 | 6 | 84 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 180 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(180/30) | 6 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH LITERATURE: INTRODUCTION | - | Fall Semester | 4+0 | 4 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Çiğdem TAŞKIN GEÇMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Çiğdem TAŞKIN GEÇMEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide general training in Literature focusing on British history, culture, and society. It deals with geographical, historical, political, social, and cultural aspects, as well as literature and its relationship with current affairs and contemporary society. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Pre- Medieval History,Medieval Era,Renaissance,The Age of Enlightenment,The Age of Enlightenment,18th Century,18th Century: “Gulliver’s Travels”,Industrial Revolution,19th Century,19th Century: “Wuthering Heights”,20th Century,20th Century: “Selected Short Stories” ,An overview on English Literature,An overview on English Literature. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to understand the basic concepts of English literature. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1. By understanding the basic periods and movements of English literature, will be able to grasp the literary history. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 1.2. By recognizing significant English literary authors and works, will be able to comprehend the literary heritage. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 2. Will be able to develop literary analysis skills. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 2.1. By enhancing the skills needed to analyze English literary works, will be able to decipher the texts' in-depth meanings. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 2.2. By evaluating the language, themes, and structural features of literary texts, will be able to interpret the meaning of literary works. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 3. Will be able to understand thematic processes in literary works. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 3.1. By understanding thematic processes in English literary works, will be able to decode authors' messages. | 10, 6, 9 | |
| 3.2. By comprehending the societal, cultural, and historical contexts of literary texts, will be able to explore thematic depth. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 4. Will be able to analyze language and style in literary works. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 4.1. By conducting language and style analysis in English literary works, will be able to decipher authors' modes of expression. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 4.2. By evaluating the linguistic features of literary works, will be able to understand authors' distinctive styles. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 5. Will gain literary analysis and criticism skills. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.1. By critically evaluating English literary works, will be able to acquire literary criticism skills. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| 5.2. By examining literary texts from different perspectives, will be able to explain the in-depth meaning of literary works. | 10, 16, 6, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre- Medieval History | |
| 2 | Medieval Era | |
| 3 | Renaissance | |
| 4 | The Age of Enlightenment | |
| 5 | The Age of Enlightenment | |
| 6 | 18th Century | |
| 7 | 18th Century: “Gulliver’s Travels” | |
| 8 | Industrial Revolution | |
| 9 | 19th Century | |
| 10 | 19th Century: “Wuthering Heights” | |
| 11 | 20th Century | |
| 12 | 20th Century: “Selected Short Stories” | |
| 13 | An overview on English Literature | |
| 14 | An overview on English Literature |
| Resources |
| -Fleischmann, Ruth. (1999) English Literature in its Historical Context. Universität Koblenz-Landau. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Have theoretical knowledge about translation studies. | X | |||||
| 2 | Have knowledge about English language structure and its linguistic theory. | X | |||||
| 3 | Have knowledge about language and culture theories. | X | |||||
| 4 | Have knowledge about Turkish language structure and its linguistic theory. | ||||||
| 5 | Have theoretical knowledge about the comparison of English and Turkish language structures. | ||||||
| 6 | Translate a wide range of texts from literature to scientific sources, from newspaper articles to technical or law texts. | X | |||||
| 7 | Translate the texts with content integrity and correct concepts. | X | |||||
| 8 | Edit the translated texts for content integrity and correction. | ||||||
| 9 | Use IT technology and softwares to work more effectively. | ||||||
| 10 | Start their own translation office, and design the translation projects they get and complete them successfully with the team they work with. | ||||||
| 11 | Work for newspapers, magazines or publishing houses as translators or translation editors. | X | |||||
| 12 | Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills in translation studies. | ||||||
| 13 | Read continuously to improve themselves in English and terminology. | X | |||||
| 14 | Translate consecutively in public using communication skills effectively. | ||||||
| 15 | Give advice and help those who would like to get information about translation studies anywhere and anytime. | X | |||||
| 16 | Use the softwares developed by IT technology to help translate and teach how to use them to those who want to learn. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |