COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

American Culture and Literature

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR CARL JEFFREY BOON

Offered to

American Culture and Literature

Course Objective

This course provides a general introduction to literature for first-year students. I try to keep our readings short, lively, and engaging as a way to bring about class discussion. During the first half of the term, we shall focus on short stories, looking carefully at the work of Raymond Carver. During the second half of the term, we shall focus on poems (and even contemporary poems), with a close examination of the work of Langston Hughes.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Norton Introduction to Literature (or a similar anthology).
Assorted handouts.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture and close reading. Mini-presentations.
Peer work.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

In-class discussions and occasional homework.
Exams.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

The course requirements for this AKE 1013 are simple: (1) come to class every week on time; (2) be prepared by completing the readings before class; and (3) participate in class discussions. I want to hear your voices.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

carl.boon@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday 12:00-13:00.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes