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Course Credit
Course ECTS Credit
Teaching Language of Instruction	İngilizce
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course
Mode of Delivery	Distance Learning
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?
Course Coordinator	Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D.) GAMZE SABANCI UZUN
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Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	• To introduce students to a selection of most prominent postmodern literary works • To cultivate a critical understanding of the work of a selection of postmodern writers to explore postmodern literature within its historical, intellectual and cultural contexts. • To read, think and analyze critically the chosen texts closely • To develop this critical sense in conjunction with the reading and interpretation of literary texts.
Course Content	Linda Hutcheon - from Postmodernism Brian McHale - from Postmodernist Fiction Edward Bond - "Lear" Re-narration as a Post-modern device; adaptation, appropriation, parody, pastiche Peter Ackroyd -" The Fall of Troy" Intertextuality & History: Spike Jonze, 1999 - Being John Malkovich Student presentations

The aim of the course

• To introduce students to a selection of most prominent postmodern literary works • To cultivate a critical understanding of the work of a selection of postmodern writers to explore postmodern literature within its historical, intellectual and cultural contexts. • To read, think and analyze critically the chosen texts closely • To develop this critical sense in conjunction with the reading and interpretation of literary texts.

Course Content

Linda Hutcheon - from Postmodernism Brian McHale - from Postmodernist Fiction Edward Bond - "Lear" Re-narration as a Post-modern device; adaptation, appropriation, parody, pastiche Peter Ackroyd -" The Fall of Troy" Intertextuality & History: Spike Jonze, 1999 - Being John Malkovich Student presentations

Learning Outcomes

Acquire historical, theoretical and practical knowledge on English language and literature, supplemented by course books, materials and other sources that contain current information in the field.
Gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of authors, movements and texts from different periods of literary history.
Have theoretical and practical knowledge on the systematical structure, functioning and evolution of the language.
Explain different structures and discourse functions of the selected works from English literature.
Acquire general knowledge on American culture, literature and history and define key terms and concepts.
Acquire knowledge of another European language and Discuss the intellectual, cultural and historical contexts in which literature is written and read.
Critically interpret English and American literary, cultural and social life.
Critically analyze literary texts produced in the Renaissance and other historical periods. Make an indepth analysis of mythology, Classic, and Neo-Classic art insights.
Reflect on ethical, psyhological, and philosophical and issues in literary, cultural and historical texts.
Apply literary, critical, historical, linguistic and approaches to textual analysis
Apply guided research skills including the ability to gather, sift, organize and present information and material.
Use logical thought, critical reasoning, and rhetorical skills to effectively construct arguments.
Gain skills to understand and interpret a system, process, equipment or product and to solve relevant issues applying contemporary methods.
Conduct independent studies that require proficiency in the emergence of English Literature.
Solve complex problems faced within field applications.
Update knowledge and skills acquired in Language and Literature.
Develop awareness for lifelong learning, accessing information and following developments in science and technology.
Acquire satisfactory knowledge on teaching of a second language.
Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired and direct the learning.
Acquire the ability to employ, develop and use contemporary tools required for field applications.
Follow the recent developments in the field to communicate with colleagues.
Develop awareness of the universal and social impact and legal consequences of field applications.
Organize scholarly projects and activities.
Apply information in accordance with professional and ethical responsibilities.
Contribute to the development of the social rights, social justice, quality, cultural and ethical values.
Develop consciousness about cultural values and the issues of universality of social rights and social justice.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Linda Hutcheon, A Poetics of Postmodernism, Chapter 4
2	A Poetics of Postmodernism, Chapter 7
3	A Poetics of Postmodernism, Chapter 2
4	Patricia Waugh, Metafiction: The Theory and Practice of Self-Conscious Fiction, Chapter 2
5	John Fowles, The French Lieutenant's Woman
6	John Fowles, The French Lieutenant's Woman
7	John Fowles, The French Lieutenant's Woman
8	John Fowles, The French Lieutenant's Woman
9	Midterm
10	Matt Haig, The Dead Fathers Club
11	Matt Haig, The Dead Fathers Club
12	Julian Barnes, The Sense of an Ending
13	Julian Barnes, The Sense of an Ending
14	Julian Barnes, The Sense of an Ending

Resources

1- All course materials are available at B Bloc -1.

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