DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: American Culture and Literature

General Description

History

Department of American Culture and Literature started offering its MA program (with a thesis) in 1992 and its PhD program (with a thesis) in 1996. Language of instruction is English in all graduate courses. The MA and PhD curriculum is distinctively multidisciplinary, coming from diverse fields of study such as cultural studies, literature, history, philosophy, politics, economy, and international relations.

Qualification Awarded

Master`s Degree in American Culture and Literature (MA.)

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) diploma; a minimum score of 55 from the Academic Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related field or GRE/GMAT equivalent; a minimum score of 50 from the Foreign Language Exams (ÜDS/KPDS/YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL) or from equivalent foreign language proficiency exam approved by OSYM or a minimum score of 55 from DEU School of Foreign Languages English Proficiency Test. Transcript; a minimum score of 65 from the graduate school academic proficiency exam.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

2 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 120 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

American Culture and Literature Department enables the students to make interdisciplinary connections among different cultures and literatures focusing mainly on the American social and cultural heritage. The program explores theoretical, analytical, and methodological approaches from various perspectives, including cultural studies, literature, history, and economy components. The goal of the program is to have students being able to synthesize and evaluate critically.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Develop an analytical approach to American culture, ideas and values.
2   Comprehend the significance of various disciplines in American Studies.
3   Develop an awareness of the issues related with race, class, religion, and gender.
4   Make a diverse analysis of American literary movements and schools with respect to primary works of American literature.
5   Evaluate American literary history in relevance to major themes and issues that have shaped American cultural mind.
6   Develop a critical perspective to diverse cultural geographies and ethnic communities in and out of the United States.
7   Define and classify different literary modes of writing referring to major works of American literature.
8   Interpret and analyze selected works of American literature in accordance with major critical theories.
9   Interpret and analyze selected works of American literature in accordance with different literary genres.
10   Be competent in research skills and academic writing.
11   Use English effectively in academic paper presentations.
12   Develop skills for critical thinking, and independent decision making.
13   Focus on the analysis of events, periods, and individuals who have shaped and continued to shape American history.
14   Provide an interdisciplinary framework on the study of history, politics and culture of the United States.
15   Develop an attitude of intellectual curiosity and life-long learning.
16   Be competent in discourse and textual analysis.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The related master's degree enables the holder to exercise the profession.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

The Master's program in the Department of American Culture and Literature has 120 ECTS and the duration is four semesters. The program consists of compulsory courses, elective courses, and a thesis. Thesis is graded on a pass/fail basis.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 SBE 5001 BILIMSEL ARAşTıRMA TEKNIKLERI VE YAYıN ETIğI COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 25
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 AKE 5041 CRITICAL THEORY I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 2 AKE 5043 PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ETHICAL THEMES IN AMERICAN LITERATURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 3 AKE 5045 AMERICAN CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 4 AKE 5047 WOMEN'S WRITING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 5 AKE 5049 THE FANTASTIC IN AMERICAN LITERATURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 6 AKE 5051 PURITAN LITERATURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 7 AKE 5067 AMERICAN CINEMA ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 8 AKE 5059 AMERICAN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 9 AKE 5055 CITY AND NATURE WRITING IN AMERICA ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 10 AKE 5057 CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN NOVEL AND POSTMODERNISM ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 11 AKE 5061 THE AMERICAN MEMOIR ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 12 AKE 5063 TRANSLATION METHODS I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 13 AKE 5065 THE NEW AMERICAN POETRY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 14 AKE 5053 AMERICAN CULTURE I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 AKE 5098 FIELD STUDY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 6
B 2 AKE 5096 SEMINAR COMPULSORY 0 2 0 3
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 21
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 AKE 5002 CRITICAL THEORY II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 2 AKE 5036 TRANSATLANTIC MODERNISM ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 3 AKE 5006 POLITICS AND THE NOVEL ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 4 AKE 5008 AMERICAN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 5 AKE 5010 ETHNIC WRITING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 6 AKE 5012 AMERICAN DRAMA AND THEATER ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 7 AKE 5016 IMMIGRANT LITERATURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 8 AKE 5018 AMERICAN CULTURE II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 9 AKE 5020 AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY AND TURKISH AMERICAN RELATIONS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 10 AKE 5022 AMERICAN GOTHIC ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 11 AKE 5024 POPULAR CULTURE STUDIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 12 AKE 5026 COMPARATIVE LITERATURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 13 AKE 5028 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 14 AKE 5030 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 15 AKE 5032 TRANSLATION METHODS II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 16 AKE 5034 IDEOLOGY AND DISCOURSE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 17 AKE 5004 AMERICAN THEMES AND ISSUES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
 
3.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 AKE 5099 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 2 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
4.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 AKE 5099 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 2 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Evaluation and assessment methods for each course is defined in the the Course Description Form which is prepared by related faculty member / s and included in the information package. Exams and course success notes is subject to the relevant articles of the DEU Regulation on Graduate Education.

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Program with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 51 ECTS), field study (6 ECTS), a seminar (3 ECTS) and thesis (60 ECTS), in total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB/ S / TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yeşim Başarır
Phone: (232) 301 8513 8514
Fax: (232) 453 9093
E-mail: yesim.basarir@deu.edu.tr