Information Package / Course Catalogue
ELT 105 English Literature
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Education
Course Code ELT 105
Course Title in English English Literature
Course Title in Turkish English Literature
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Exercise,Flipped Classroom,Guided Personal Study,Lecture,Project,Seminar
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: 0 Lab: 0 Other: 0
Estimated Student Workload 134 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn the basic history and themes of English Literature and how to interpret that information critically and incorporate literature in ELT courses.
Course Description This course provides the students with an introduction to selected English literary texts written from Anglo-Saxon times to present day. Selected reading includes a variety of genres namely fiction, short story, drama, and poetry. Students will become familiar with theories and methods of literary criticism with attention paid to the integration of literature into English language teaching classes.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders öğrencilerin Anglo-Saxon dönemden günümüze seçilmiş olan edebi eserlere tanımasını sağlayacaktır. Seçilmiş olan eserler aralarında kurgu öykü, drama ve şiir gibi türler yer almaktadır. Öğrenciler edebi eleştiri için gerekli teori ve metotlar ile tanışacaklardır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) read and discuss literary texts academically;
2) prepare and deliver literature lessons;
3) understand the role and purpose of literature in ELT;
4) identify different genres and literary periods;
5) explain the connection between literature and culture.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date ,
Course Coordinator ŞÜKRÜ NURAL
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. MURAT SAYIM

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to literature – classic literature (Plato)
2) Old English (Anglo-Saxon)
3) Middle English
4) Elizabethan Poetry and Prose
5) Elizabethan Drama
6) John Milton and Others
7) Restoration drama and prose
8) English poets 1660-1798
9) Mid- Term exam
10) 18th century prose
11) 19th century poets
12) 19th century novelists
13) 20th century novels and prose
14) 20th century drama and poetry, course review
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsAn Outline of English Literature, Thornley & Roberts (2003), Pearson Selected period specific examples
Teaching MethodsSome lecture, but mostly seminar/discussion. Students will work in groups to create presentations on literary material. Selected readings will be read and discussed in the classroom. Students are expected to prepare slides and research historical context as well as author’s background. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions.
Homework and ProjectsStudents read one chapter of the textbook as homework per week. Students take turns preparing and delivering presentations on specific texts and lead a class discussion on that text.
Laboratory Work
Computer UsePowerPoint presentations, internet research, written assignments
Other ActivitiesGroup and whole class discussions
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 15
Application 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
Midterm(s) 1 % 15
Final Examination 1 % 20
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

Attendance is required for 70% of the course session, if you exceed this you may fail by F or FX. Any plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be treated very seriously with the most serious appropriate disciplinary action in the education context. Plagiarism involves copying any material from a book, online material, or another student or your own papers previously completed and graded in other classes without using proper citation. Plagiarism also involves asking anyone to review or do your assignment. Rules for attendance: The student must attend at least 70% of the classes. Statement on academic dishonesty and plagiarism: Law on Higher Education Article 54.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 3 1 70
Homework Assignments 3 6 2 4 36
Midterm(s) 1 8 2 10
Final Examination 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 134
Total Workload/25 5.4
ECTS 5