Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| 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 provide the student with the knowledge and skills to survey and interpret the historical, social, and political developments in Britain together with their reflections on British literature from the 17th century until today. Within this context, starting with the English Civil War, this course has a goal to shed light on Victorian cultural and social life, the historical development of colonialism, and subsequently the recent history of England that is shaped by the First World War and Second World War. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can summarise and interpret the historical, social and political developments in Britain. |
PO-1 They acquire knowledge and skills about English grammar, English culture, English literature, the structure and education of the English language. PO-6 They use the inferences they obtain by learning the language, which was born and developed in a foreign culture and is a living part of that culture, together with cultural elements, in intercultural interaction. PO-7 They acquire the necessary equipment that will enable them to act as a bridge in intercultural communication and in the perception and interpretation of different cultures. PO-25 They gain advanced sensitivity and predisposition in the fields of language, culture and literature. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can establish links between the historical, social and political developments and literature in Britain. |
PO-1 They acquire knowledge and skills about English grammar, English culture, English literature, the structure and education of the English language. PO-6 They use the inferences they obtain by learning the language, which was born and developed in a foreign culture and is a living part of that culture, together with cultural elements, in intercultural interaction. PO-7 They acquire the necessary equipment that will enable them to act as a bridge in intercultural communication and in the perception and interpretation of different cultures. PO-22 They can convey scientific knowledge clearly and competently. PO-25 They gain advanced sensitivity and predisposition in the fields of language, culture and literature. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can explain the historical development of Turco-British relations. |
PO-1 They acquire knowledge and skills about English grammar, English culture, English literature, the structure and education of the English language. PO-6 They use the inferences they obtain by learning the language, which was born and developed in a foreign culture and is a living part of that culture, together with cultural elements, in intercultural interaction. PO-7 They acquire the necessary equipment that will enable them to act as a bridge in intercultural communication and in the perception and interpretation of different cultures. 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-25 They gain advanced sensitivity and predisposition in the fields of language, culture and literature. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| In this course, English history and culture between 17th century and today is broadly examined. The outcomes of English Civil War, the new political climate introduced by the Restoration period, Bloodless Revolution, Industrial Revolution, the rise of England as a colonial power during the reign of Queen Victoria, the impact of the First World War and Second World War on British history are some of the topics of this course. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | English Civil War | Lecture, Discussion |
| 2 | Restoration Period | Lecture, Discussion |
| 3 | "Glorious Revolution", William III, Queen Mary and Anne | Lecture, Discussion |
| 4 | The History of Colonialism | Lecture, Discussion |
| 5 | The History of Colonialism | Lecture, Discussion |
| 6 | Hanover Dynasty, Industrial Revolution, | Lecture, Discussion |
| 7 | American Revolution | Lecture, Discussion |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | The political atmosphere of Victorian period | Lecture, Discussion |
| 10 | The cultural atmosphere of Victorian period | Lecture, Discussion |
| 11 | First World War | Lecture, Discussion |
| 12 | Second World War | Lecture, Discussion |
| 13 | England Today | Lecture, Discussion |
| 14 | Turco-British Relations in History | Lecture, Discussion |
| 15 | General Evaluation | Lecture, Discussion |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | An Illustrated History of Britain | |
| 2 | British History (David McDowall) | |
| 3 | İngiliz Sicimi (Uygur Kocabaşoğlu) | |
| 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 | ||