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
190301502102	LITERARY TEXT ANALYSIS	Compulsory	1	2	5

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

Course Objectives are: 1. To Develop Literary Text Analysis Skills: Enable students to analyze different literary genres (poetry, novel, drama, short story) using an academic approach. 2. To Make Students Understand the Relationship Between Form and Content: Help students grasp how formal elements (style, narrative techniques, language use) interact with the thematic aspects of a literary work. 3. To Enable Evaluate Literary Texts in Their Historical and Cultural Contexts: Develop the ability to assess literary works within their historical, cultural, and social frameworks. 4. To Foster Critical Thinking and Academic Writing Skills: Train students in critical reading, intertextual analysis, and the ability to write literary critiques in accordance with academic writing conventions.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özden DERE

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Analyze literary texts using appropriate critical approaches. Identify and interpret key literary elements such as theme, style, and narrative techniques. Evaluate the historical, cultural, and social contexts of literary works. Develop close reading and critical thinking skills. Write structured and well-supported literary analyses. Deliver effective oral presentations on literary texts and related topics. Engage in comparative analysis by connecting different literary works and genres.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

This course provides an in-depth exploration of literary texts across different genres, including poetry, novels, drama, and short stories. It introduces students to key concepts in literary analysis and various critical approaches, enabling them to engage with texts both formally and thematically. Students will develop skills in close reading, textual interpretation, and critical thinking while examining the relationship between literary works and their historical, cultural, and social contexts. Through guided analysis and class discussions, students will learn to identify literary devices, analyze narrative techniques, and articulate well-supported interpretations of texts. The course also emphasizes academic writing skills, requiring students to produce structured and analytical essays on selected texts. Additionally, students will prepare and deliver presentations on assigned topics or texts to enhance their engagement with the material and develop their research and communication skills. Major Works to Be Discussed Poetry: John Keats, Ode to a Nightingale T. S. Eliot, The Waste Land Novel: Mary Shelley, Frankenstein George Orwell, Animal Farm Drama: William Shakespeare, Hamlet Henrik Ibsen, A Doll’s House Short Stories: Edgar Allan Poe, The Tell-Tale Heart James Joyce, Araby (from Dubliners)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction to textual analysis: Introduction to poetry	Reading, Question-Answer, discussions
2	Poetry Analysis: Form and Content William Blake, Songs of Innocence and Experience Presentation 1: Contrasts in Blake’s poetry	Reading, Question-Answer, discussions
3	Modernist Poetry and Structuralism T. S. Eliot, The Waste Land Presentation 2: Eliot’s vision of the modern world	reading, question answer, discussion
4	Novel Analysis: Narrative Techniques Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Presentation 3: Science and ethics in Frankenstein	reading, question answer, discussion
5	Political Allegory and Social Criticism George Orwell, Animal Farm Presentation 4: Orwell’s use of fable technique	reading, question answer, discussion
6	Character and Dramatic Structure in Drama William Shakespeare, Hamlet Presentation 5: The tragic conflict in Hamlet	reading, question answer, discussion
7	Realist Drama and Social Criticism Henrik Ibsen, A Doll’s House Presentation 6: Nora’s quest for individual freedom	reading, question answer, discussion
8	Midterm and Discussions General review , Class debates
9	Short Story Analysis: Gothic Elements Edgar Allan Poe, The Tell-Tale Heart Presentation 7: Psychological suspense in Poe	reading, question answer, discussion
10	Modern Short Story and the Concept of Epiphany James Joyce, Araby Presentation 8: Joyce’s stream-of-consciousness technique	reading, question answer, discussion
11	Comparative Literary Analysis Selected works from previous weeks Students’ comparative analyses	reading, question answer, discussion
12	Theoretical Approaches: Feminist Criticism A Doll’s House and Frankenstein Presentation 9: Female identity and social oppression	reading, question answer, discussion
13	Theoretical Approaches: Marxist Criticism Animal Farm and The Waste Land Presentation 10: Class conflict and capitalism critique	Q-A, discussion and reading
14	Final Review and Conclusion Discussion on all works Final papers and feedback

Recommended or Required Reading

Terry Eagleton – How to Read Literature Jonathan Culler – Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction Peter Barry – Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory M.H. Abrams & Geoffrey Galt Harpham – A Glossary of Literary Terms Cleanth Brooks & Robert Penn Warren – Understanding Poetry John Peck & Martin Coyle – Literary Terms and Criticism Monroe C. Beardsley & William K. Wimsatt – The Verbal Icon Michael Meyer – The Bedford Introduction to Literature Sylvan Barnet – A Short Guide to Writing about Literature Bein Carl E. et al. The Norton İntroduction to Literature: 6th Ed.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	30
Attending Lectures	1	10
Discussion	1	10
Project Presentation	1	10
Self Study	1	10
Reading	1	10
Homework	1	20
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	50
Writing Paper	1	25
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	25
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		70
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		30
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	1	1
Attending Lectures	14	1	14
Project Presentation	1	1	1
Writing Paper	1	20	20
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	20	20
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	1	1
Performance	10	10	100
Homework	2	2	4
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			162

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12	PO 13	PO 14	PO 15	PO 16
LO1	3	4	3	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High