Introduction To Literature I
English Language and Literature
Faculty of Arts and Scıences
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Literature I | IDE109 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Metin TOPRAK
Associate Prof. Dr. Berna KÖSEOĞLU
Associate Prof. Dr. Bilge ÖZTÜRK
Assistant Prof. Dr. Pelin KÜMBET
Research Assistant Elzem AKSU
Research Assistant Dr. Hande DİRİM KILIÇ
Research Assistant Dr. Seda ÖRMENGÜL
Research Assistant Dr. Elçin PARÇAOĞLU
Lecturer Dr. Gülbin Evren KIRANOĞLU ERGÜNEŞ
Lecturer Dr. Sercan ÖZTEKİN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Examine texts from genres of drama and short story.
2) Identify the major characteristics and define the fundamental terminology of genres of short fiction and drama.
3) Identify the characteristics of and distinguish between types of drama and short story.
4) Appreciate and evaluate the literary value of texts from genres of drama and short story.
5) Describe the social, political and cultural contexts of the birth of the genres of drama and short story.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Short Story
Course Contents
The course provides information on the birth of genres of drama and short story, literary analyses of selected texts from Western literatures from genres of short story and drama, definitions of terms and concepts pertaining to these genres.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to the course2) Introduction to Short Story
3) Elements of narrative
4) Narrator and Point of View
5) Characterization
6) Plot and Structure
7) Setting and Theme
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Introduction to Drama
10) Type and style
11) Plot and Dramatic structure
12) Character
13) Dialogue and Dramatic Techniques
14) Stage directions
15) revision
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- A World of Fiction by Sybil Marcus
1- A World of Fiction by Sybil Marcus
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required