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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / İNG 104 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Code: İNG 104 Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LITERATURE II Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer İSMAİL SERDAR ALTAÇ (serdaraltac@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to give the students a general idea of the most important literary works set in Britain from Restoration Period to the 20th century and to familiarize them main literary genres and conventions through the study of extracts from the original texts as well as with the different periods of British culture and history. It is planned that the cultural atmosphere in Britain until the 20th century will be introduced to the students through such literary texts as epic, religious texts, poems, prose and dramatic texts.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain various periods of English literature with its outlines. PO-1 They acquire knowledge and skills about English grammar, English culture, English literature, the structure and education of the English language.
PO-10 They gain proficiency in reading and interpreting English texts.
PO-13 In addition to information about the English language, literature, culture, society and history, the student can gain the ability to collect current issues and information about England from English sources and share them with the relevant person, institution and organization.
PO-17 They gain awareness about looking at their own nation objectively by using knowledge in English language, literature and culture.
PO-24 They gain knowledge about the process and development of English literature from its beginning to the present day.
 		Examination
LO-2 can interpret literary works written from 18th century until 20th century. PO-1 They acquire knowledge and skills about English grammar, English culture, English literature, the structure and education of the English language.
PO-9 They conduct research and analysis in the field of English language, literature, culture and history.
PO-10 They gain proficiency in reading and interpreting English texts.
PO-13 In addition to information about the English language, literature, culture, society and history, the student can gain the ability to collect current issues and information about England from English sources and share them with the relevant person, institution and organization.
PO-24 They gain knowledge about the process and development of English literature from its beginning to the present day.
 		Examination
LO-3 can explain poetry, fiction and drama of the related period. PO-1 They acquire knowledge and skills about English grammar, English culture, English literature, the structure and education of the English language.
PO-9 They conduct research and analysis in the field of English language, literature, culture and history.
PO-10 They gain proficiency in reading and interpreting English texts.
PO-24 They gain knowledge about the process and development of English literature from its beginning to the present day.
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The main literary works studied in this course include Victorian, Romantic, Restoration, and 20th-century English literature. These eras' literary, political, social, and cultural traits are examined via the examination of works created in them. We take a comprehensive look at concepts like industrialization, scientific breakthroughs, imperialism, modernism, and postmodernism in England.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Restoration Poetry Lecture, Discussion
2 Restoration Poetry Lecture, Discussion
3 Restoration Drama Lecture, Discussion
4 The Birth of Novel and the 18th Century English Novel Lecture, Discussion
5 The Birth of Novel and the 18th Century English Novel Lecture, Discussion
6 Neoclassical Period Lecture, Discussion
7 Neoclassical Period Lecture, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Romantic Poetry Lecture, Discussion
10 Romantic Poetry Lecture, Discussion
11 19th century prose Lecture, Discussion
12 19th century prose Lecture, Discussion
13 20th century poetry Lecture, Discussion
14 20th century drama Lecture, Discussion
15 20th century fiction Lecture, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Focus on English and American Literature
2 A History of English Literature (Michael Alexander)
3 Adventures in English Literature
4 English Literature in Context (Paul Poplovski)
Required Course instruments and materials
The sources selected by the teaching staff

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 3 6 18
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 105