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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Literary Theory and Criticism II IDE322 Compulsory Bachelor's degree 3 Spring 6

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Metin TOPRAK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Gain knowledge about literary theories like Historicism, Feminism etc.
2) Acquire the ability to see the links between the theories and their influence on not only the English Literature but also the whole Western culture.
3) Familiarize themselves with the terminology of the texts on politics culture, sociology and philosophy.
4) Familiarize themselves with the philosophical and ideological concepts of the western thought and learns the cultural differences.
5) Acquire the understanding that the literary texts can be read and interpreted differently, can be interpreted via different theories.

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

Not Required

Course Contents

The course provides an analysis of various literary theories like Historicism, Marxism, Feminism, Queer theory, Post-colonialism along with group presentations on theoretical and critical readings of selected literary texts

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods



Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Not Required