ECTS - Popular Literature
Popular Literature (ELIT629) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popular Literature | ELIT629 | General Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Ph.D. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge of the students about the characteristics of popular literature by focusing on a range of genres such as science fiction, fantasy, gothic, horror fiction and romance by analyzing selected works by notable writers. Some related articles by noteworthy critics will be also given to the students to develop their theoretical background information about popular literature. At the end of the course the students are expected to broaden their knowledge about the characteristics of popular literature, develop their skills of analyzing popular literary works. They will also have the opportunity to reflect on how the course material resonates for them in light of their own experiences, the worlds they live in and the public issues in which they are invested. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Popular literary studies. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, Orientation, Rules&Regulations | Research |
| 2 | Theoretical background information about popular literature | Research |
| 3 | Science Fiction | Research |
| 4 | Analysis of a selected work of science fiction | Analysis of a selected work of science fiction |
| 5 | Analysis of a selected work of science fiction | Analysis of a selected work of science fiction |
| 6 | Fantasy | Research |
| 7 | Analysis of a selected work of fantasy | Analysis of a selected work of fantasy |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Gothic Fiction | Research |
| 10 | Analysis of a selected work of gothic fiction | Analysis of a selected work of gothic fiction |
| 11 | Horror Fiction | Research |
| 12 | Analysis of a selected work of horror fiction | Analysis of a selected work of horror fiction |
| 13 | Romance | Research |
| 14 | Analysis of a selected work of romance | Analysis of a selected work of romance |
| 15 | Revision | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Other Sources | 1. Bob Ashley. The Study of Popular Fiction: A Source Book. |
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| 2. John Cawelti. Adventure, Mystery, Romance: Formula Stories as Art and Popular Fiction. | |
| 3. Rosemary Herbert. The Oxford Companion to Crime and Mystery. | |
| 4. Christopher Pawling. Popular Fiction and Social Change. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 20 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | To be able to use English language competently concerning four basic skills, namely listening, reading, speaking, and writing. | X | ||||
| 2 | To have extensive theoretical knowledge about English literature. | X | ||||
| 3 | To gain knowledge about literary theories and to be able to apply these theories to various literary texts. | X | ||||
| 4 | To acquire detailed knowledge about British culture in all its aspects. | X | ||||
| 5 | To be able to compare and contrast English literature with other literatures through works from different periods and genres. | X | ||||
| 6 | To be able to compare and contrast British culture with other cultures. | X | ||||
| 7 | To plan, organize, and conduct the activities related to the field. | X | ||||
| 8 | To acquire the skills of creative, critical, and analytical thinking. | X | ||||
| 9 | To gain knowledge about how to conduct an academic research and to use the acquired knowledge in accordance with the purpose of the research. | X | ||||
| 10 | To acquire professional ethics and to use them in the process of research and production. | X | ||||
| 11 | To get prepared for professional life by developing a sense of responsibility through individual tasks and group projects. | X | ||||
| 12 | To be able to understand and decipher various discourses involved in literature such as literary, philosophical, psychological, cultural, critical and theoretical discourses in English language. | X | ||||
| 13 | To be able to understand and be a part of world culture. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 126 | ||