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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Literature and Language Teaching I |
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| Course Code |
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YDI215 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. ADNAN BİÇER
Instructor EBRU GÜLER GENÇ
Instructor HÜLYA ARSLAN TUNCER
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Reads short stories and novels with an understanding and pleasure,
identifies the differences between short stories and novels,
Defines key literary terms,
Demonstrates an awareness of the significance of figurative language in literature such as how metaphor, irony and symbol are used in fiction to carry and convey meaning.
Learns vocabulary in advanced and academic texts.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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YDI216 English Literature II
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To introduce literary terms
To introduce literary genres (short story, poetry, novel, drama)
To stimulate students into reading literature
To stimulate students into writing about literature |
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| Course Contents |
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In this course, students are given the literary terms and they learn how they are used in texts. Students are also introduced to literary genres and analyses are made. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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R1 rooms |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Definition of literature and description of short story |
Searching for the definition of literature and the short story |
Brainstorming and lecture |
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2 |
Short story: “A Day´s Wait” by Ernest Hemingway
Literary terms: setting, conflict |
Reading the story “A Day´s Wait” and answering the questions, and searching for the terms setting and conflict |
Lecture, Discussion |
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3 |
Short story: “Hearts and Hands” by O´Henry
Literary terms: irony and characterization |
Reading the story “Hearts and Hands” and answering the questions, and searching for the terms irony and characterization |
Lecture, Discussion |
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4 |
Short story: “Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin
Literary terms: epiphany, irony, setting |
Reading the story “Story of an Hour” and answering the questions, and searching for the terms epiphany, irony, and setting. |
Lecture, Discussion |
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5 |
Short story: Priscilla in the Pond by John Savage
Literary terms: point of view, setting |
Reading the story "Priscilla in the Pond" , answering the questions, searching for the terms point of view and setting, and writing the story with a different point of view. |
Lecture, Discussion |
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6 |
Short story: “Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst
Literary terms: symbol, characterization, setting |
Reading the story “Scarlet Ibis” and answering the questions, and searching for the terms symbol, characterization, and setting. |
Lecture, Discussion |
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7 |
Short story: “Later” by Michael Foster
Literary terms: theme, point of view. |
Reading the story “Later”, answering the questions, and searching for the terms theme and point of view. |
Lecture, Discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
The revision of the stories and the literary terms analysed until the mid-term exam |
Sit-down exam |
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9 |
Short story: “Thank You, M´am” (Langston Hughes)
Literary terms: characterization, theme, denotation, connotation. |
Reading the story “Thank You, M´am”, answering the questions, and searching for the terms characterization, theme, denotation,and connotation. Relating the author´s life to the story. |
Lecture, Discussion |
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10 |
Definition of novel, types of novels, and the differences between short story and novel. |
Searching for the definition of novel, types of novels, and the differences between short story and novel. |
Lecture, Discussion |
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11 |
Extract from a novel: "Moby Dick" (Herman Melville) Literary terms: plot, climax |
Reading the extract from "Moby Dick" , answering the questions, and searching for the necessary terms |
Lecture, Discussion |
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12 |
Extract from a novel: "A Tale of Two Cities" (Charles Dickens)
Literary terms:characterization, symbol. |
Reading the extract from "A Tale of Two Cities" , answering the questions, and searching for the necessary terms |
Lecture, Discussion |
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13 |
Extract from a novel: "The Grapes of Wrath" (John Steinbeck)
Literary terms:characterization, style, mood, tone |
Reading the extract from "The Grapes of Wrath" , answering the questions, and searching for the necessary terms |
Lecture, Discussion |
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14 |
Extract from a novel of the students´ choice and analysis of the literary terms of that extract |
Reading the extract from a novel of the students´ choice, answering the questions, and searching for the necessary terms |
Lecture, Discussion |
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15 |
Extract from a novel of the students´ choice and analysis of the literary terms of that extract |
Reading the extract from a novel of the students´ choice, answering the questions, and searching for the necessary terms |
Lecture, Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
The revision of the stories/novels and the literary terms analysed until the final exam |
Sit-down exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Wales, K. (2011). A Dictionary of Stylistics, 3rd edition.United Kingdom: Pearson
Abrams, M. H. (ed.) The Norton Anthology of English Literatuıre, 6th edition. New York: W. W. Norton& Company
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
80 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
8 |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Defines literary terms. |
5 |
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2 |
Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. |
0 |
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3 |
Benefits of basic concepts and principles while practicising. |
0 |
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4 |
Distinguishes basic concepts and principles in language teaching. |
0 |
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5 |
Transfers knowledge according to the characteristic features of specific age groups. |
0 |
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6 |
Students list testing and assessment methods. |
0 |
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7 |
Applies appropriate testing and assessment methods within context. |
0 |
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8 |
Distinguishes methods of material development, use and adaptation. |
0 |
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9 |
Chooses among methods and materials according to the needs (age, environment and physical conditions) of students
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2 |
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10 |
Adapts and develops materials according to needs. |
3 |
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11 |
Evaluates course books according to the suitability for students´ profile. |
0 |
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12 |
Criticises and chooses course books from different aspects. |
0 |
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13 |
Gains theoretical knowledge of teaching language skills. |
0 |
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14 |
Analyzes and interprets literary texts.. |
5 |
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15 |
Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. |
1 |
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16 |
Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. |
0 |
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17 |
Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. |
0 |
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18 |
Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. |
0 |
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19 |
Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
4 |
4 |
16 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
8 |
5 |
40 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Total Workload: | 107 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.28 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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