Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
190301501100	INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LITERATURE	Compulsory	1	1	5

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

This course aims to introduce the literary, historical and cultural background of English Literature starting from Anglo-Saxon Period. This course enhances cultural literacy and awareness of relevant issues in the humanities. It also aims to enhance the student’s ability to think critically on canonical texts.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Asya Sakine UÇAR

Learning Outcomes

1	To identify the cultural, historical and literary characteristics of the major periods of English Literature.
2	To identify major writers and their works.
3	To define the historical and cultural background of major texts
4	To differentiate the literary genres and periods.
5	To think critically and analytically.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

none

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Contents

Anglo-Saxon Period, Anglo-Norman Period, The Medieval Period, major writers and their works, literary concepts and genres.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	The Anglo-Saxon Period (AD. 450-1066)	Introduction Reading, lecture
2	Analysis of; "Caedmon’s Hymn” "The Dream of the Rood"	Reading, Question-Answer, discussions
3	Analysis of elegies "The Wanderer" "the Seafarer"	Reading, Question-Answer, discussions
4	Epic Poetry Beowulf	Reading, question-answer, discussion
5	Analysis of Beowulf continued.	reading, question answer, discussion
6	Anglo Norman Period, historical background	reading, question answer, discussion
7	Arthurian legends What is romance?	reading, question answer, discussion
8	midterm
9	Analysis of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight	reading, question answer, discussion
10	A brief look at Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.	reading, question answer, discussion
11	Analysis of Piers Plowman	reading, question answer, discussion
12	Mystery and Morality Plays A brief analysis of Everyman	raeding, question answer, discussion
13	Analysis of Morte d'Arthur	reading, question answer, discussion
14	final exam

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Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

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Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	1	1
Makeup Examination	1	1	1
Attending Lectures	14	1	14
Self Study	14	1	14
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	5	5
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	5	5
Performance	10	10	100
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			141

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