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Lesson plan / RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN LITERATURE

Lesson Information

Course Credit	3.0
Course ECTS Credit	5.0
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	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
Course Coordinator	Assist. Prof. Dr. ÖZ ÖKTEM
Instructor (s)	Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D.) GAMZE SABANCI UZUN
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	We will begin by learning the basics of research and writing. Then you will develop a thesis for your project along with an annotated bibliography, write the first draft and revise, finally submitting your paper at the end of the term.
Course Content	This course will teach you the basics of literary research, writing and citation, which will lead to the writing of a research essay for this class. The skills are ESSENTIAL to your development as a student as such are taken very seriously. We will center the course around researching and developing a paper on Frankenstein, a book you are already reading for Literary Movements II.

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	Introduction to the Course
2	-Definition of "research" -Choosing a Topic -Planning the research, using the library and the electronic sources -Academic/Formal e-mail
3	-Oral Presentation
4	-Plagiarism and Academic Integrity: Paraphrasing/Summarizing
5	-Citation Formats: MLA, APA, Chicago -Citation reference, compiling a working bibliography
6	-The format of a research paper: margins, text formatting, style
7	-What is an essay? What are the components of an essay? How to write an introduction, body and conclusion?
8	-Essay types
9	-Literary text analysis/Reading articles -The Story of an Hour, secondary reading, research, and thematic analysis -Planning the writing process: Paragraph, topic sentence, unity, coherence, and supporting sentences.
10	Midterm Exam
11	-Mechanics of writing, punctuation, quotations
12	-Planning the writing process: topic, thesis statement, discussion points, opposing thoughts and context.
13	Literary text analysis: A Man in the Case -Forming a first draft, the importance of the first draft. What is a response/reaction paper? How to write one.
14	Studies of draft and citation on planned research articles about the short story Overall Evaluation: Reporting the to-be-written essay on the short story

Resources

MLA Guidebook 7th edition – available in photocopier & other materials to be provided in class

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