LITERARY AND CULTURAL STUDIES

Course Description

The course focuses on the analysis of various literary texts on the basis of various trends of criticism and culture specific issues. The course will examine the major contemporary literary theories, the key concepts in each, analyse the main theoretical and interpretive methods, apply and illustrate these in literary texts, as well as compare and contrast the different interpretive strategies.The adaptation procedure of literary texts into films and other documentaries will be examined. Selected films will be analyzed in class. The relationship between literature and culture and different types of related theories will be discussed and related films will be interpreted accordingly.

LITERARY AND CULTURAL STUDIES

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Course outcomes

1. 01 "At the end of the semester the students will be able to identify the major contemporary literary theories, the key concepts in each, analyse the main theoretical and interpretive methods, apply and illustrate these in literary texts, as well as compare and contrast the different interpretive strategies "

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Bresssler, Charles E. Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice. Fifth Edition, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2011
2. 02 Barry, Peter. Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory. Manchester University Press; 3rd edition, 2009.
3. 03 Tyson, Lois. Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide. New York: Garland Publishing, 1999.
4. 04 Ryan, Michael. Literary Theory: A Practical İntroduction. Blackwell Publıshers Inc, 1999.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 "At the end of the semester the students will be able to identify the major contemporary literary theories, the key concepts in each, analyse the main theoretical and interpretive methods, apply and illustrate these in literary texts, as well as compare and contrast the different interpretive strategies "

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1 Been able to demonstrate their learned skills and knowledge regarding business related issues and research which they can use continuously in their personal and business life.
2. P02 PO2 Obtained theoretical and practical information from the courses that allowed students to learn and work independently.
3. P03 PO3 Been ensured that they learnt by increasing their level of knowledge and skills which are necessary in their field.
4. P04 PO4 Increased their creativity and analytical thinking and developed crucial skills which are needed to be applied both in their studies, research, and future careers.
5. P05 PO5 Adopted and implemented ethical principles and moral values regarding the use of technology in their studies and professional lives by creating an awareness on using the technological imperatives.
6. P06 PO6 Designed their theoretical and practical knowledge in a way that they could make use of in a collaborative usage and various working contexts.
7. P07 PO7 Enrolled in intercultural or international projects which could provide opportunities to develop their skills and implement them successfully in their studies, research and future careers.
8. P08 PO8 Improved their communication skills successfully and been able to implement them in various international education, research and work context by increasing their social capital.
9. P09 PO9 Been able to implement their learnt knowledge and research skills into practice through scenarios, case studies, empirical articles and real-life observations.
10. P10 PO10 Created awareness and developed ethical undertaking by incorporating the learnt theories with environmental approaches to be further implemented into their research and careers.

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