Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Department of American Culture and Literature started offering undergraduate programs in 1991 and graduate programs in 1992. Language of instruction is English in all undergraduate and graduate courses. Both at graduate and undergraduate levels, curriculum is distinctively multidisciplinary and made up of courses in diverse fields of study such as cultural studies, literature, history, philosophy, politics, economy, and international relations.

Qualification Awarded

American Culture and Literature, Bachelor's Degree (B.A.)

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

High school diploma, placement through a nation-wide Student Selection Examination.

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

In Turkish Higher Education institutions, the recognition of previous formal education and lateral and vertical transfers and transfers within the university are carried out within the scope of the assessment criteria determined by the Senate of our University and the REGULATION ON THE PRINCIPLES CONCERNING TRANSFER, DOUBLE MAJOR, MINOR AND CREDIT TRANSFER BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS AT UPPER SECONDARY EDUCATION AND UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL.
(1) In lateral transfers to the Faculty of Letters, the provisions of the Regulation on the Principles Concerning Transfer, Double Major, Minor and Credit Transfer between Institutions at Upper Secondary Education and Undergraduate Level, published in the Official Gazzette dated 24/4/2010 No. 27561.
(2) In vertical transfers to the Faculty of Letters, the provisions of the Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Learning Upper Secondary Education with Undergraduate Programs, published in the Official Gazzette dated 19/2/2002 and No. 24676.
(3) In the transfers of those who completed or those who could not complete their undergraduate education to vocational schools, the provisions of the Regulation on Awarding Upper Secondary Education Diploma to those who could or could not complete their Undergraduate Education or Adjustment of those who could or could not complete their Undergraduate Education to Vocational Schools, published in the Official Gazzette dated 18/3/1989 and No. 20112.
In Türkiye, the recognition of in-formal and non-formal education is yet on the onset. Therefore, the recognition of previous education has not been fully initiated in all programs at Dokuz Eylul University. However, if the student has successfully completed some of the courses in the program in the institutions where s/he previously studied, s/he can be exempted from all or some of these courses in line with the opinion of the adjustment commission.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years (excluding one year of English Preparatory School), 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 240 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	To be well-informed about the major works of American thought, art, and literature within a historical framework.
2	To be well-informed about the historical transformations of American culture.
3	To have a basic knowledge of American political and social history.
4	To have a basic knowledge of American political and legal institutions and how they work.
5	To be well-informed about the major works of Western thought, art, and literature.
6	To be capable of carrying out comparative academic studies about diverse world cultures and their artistic, literary and philosophical achievements.
7	To be competent in textual analysis.
8	To be competent in cultural studies research.
9	To have a working knowledge of major literary and cultural theories.
10	To be capable of producing academic writing in English and Turkish.
11	To be capable of making academic oral presentations in English and Turkish.
12	To have developed a pluralistic and democratic world-view and a sophisticated awareness of differences in language, religion, class, gender, sexual orientation, cultural identity, and the like.
13	To abide by ethical criteria in academic work.
14	To be capable of life-long learning, multidisciplinary research, and self-development in diverse areas of study.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Employment after graduation is both in public and private sectors in the areas of language, culture, economy and politics. Major employment areas are English language teaching, translation, banking, tourism, international relations, public relations, journalism and media.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to second cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
Language of instruction in this program is 100% English. These additional courses are not included in GPA but indicated in diploma supplement.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	AKE 1001	AMERICAN HISTORY I	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
G	2	AKE 1003	SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE I	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
G	3	AKE 1007	WESTERN CIVILIZATION I	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
G	4	AKE 1009	MYTHOLOGY	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
G	5	AKE 1013	INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
G	6	AKE 1015	SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE I	REQUIRED	3	0	0	3
G	7	KPD 1001	CAREER PLANNING	REQUIRED	1	0	0	2
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	0
TOTAL:								30

2. Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	AKE 1002	AMERICAN HISTORY II	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
B	2	AKE 1004	SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE II	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
B	3	AKE 1006	SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE II	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
B	4	AKE 1008	WESTERN CIVILIZATION II	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
B	5	AKE 1010	CLASSICAL WESTERN LITERATURE	REQUIRED	3	0	0	4
B	6	AKE 1012	RESEARCH AND WRITING	REQUIRED	3	0	0	4
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	2
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	BDE 1003	PHYSICAL EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	2
B	2	GSH 1003	FOLK DANCING	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	2
B	3	GSM 1003	MUSIC	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	2

3 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	AKE 2025	INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN CULTURE	REQUIRED	3	0	0	4
G	2	AKE 2027	AMERICAN DRAMA	REQUIRED	3	0	0	4
G	3	AKE 2039	EARLY AMERICAN POETRY AND PROSE	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
G	4	ATA 1001	PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I	REQUIRED	2	0	0	2
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	15
TOTAL:								30

3 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	AKE 2007	RELIGION IN AMERICA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	2	AKE 2011	POPULAR CULTURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	3	AKE 2013	GENDER STUDIES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	4	AKE 2017	WESTERN PHILOSOPHY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	5	AKE 2019	AMERICAN POLITICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	6	AKE 2031	MAGICAL REALISM IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	7	AKE 2033	AMERICAN PHILOSOPHERS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	8	AKE 2035	POSTWAR FICTION IN AMERICA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	9	AKE 2037	POSTWAR AMERICAN HISTORY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	10	AKE 2041	THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	11	AKE 2043	MILESTONES IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	12	IMT 2301	LITERARY TRANSLATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

4. Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	AKE 2022	ROMANTICISM IN AMERICA	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
B	2	AKE 2024	AMERICAN CULTURE HISTORY	REQUIRED	3	0	0	4
B	3	AKE 2026	AMERICAN SHORT STORY	REQUIRED	3	0	0	4
B	4	ATA 1002	PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II	REQUIRED	2	0	0	2
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	15
TOTAL:								30

4 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	AKE 2008	ETHNIC AND IMMIGRANT AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	2	AKE 2010	AMERICAN GOTHIC TRADITION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	3	AKE 2012	MATERIAL CULTURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	4	AKE 2014	TECHNOLOGY AND LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	5	AKE 2018	AMERICAN ART	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	6	AKE 2020	TURKISH AMERICAN RELATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	7	AKE 2028	MUSIC IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	8	AKE 2030	NATIVE AMERICAN WRITING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	9	AKE 2032	VISUAL NARRATIVES IN AMERICA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	10	AKE 2034	DISABILITY IN AMERICAN FICTION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

5 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	AKE 3021	REALISM IN AMERICA	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
G	2	AKE 3023	AMERICAN NOVEL	REQUIRED	3	0	0	4
G	3	AKE 3025	AMERICAN IDEAS AND VALUES	REQUIRED	3	0	0	4
G	4	TDL 1001	TURKISH LANGUAGE I	REQUIRED	2	0	0	2
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	15
TOTAL:								30

5 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	AKE 3007	AMERICAN DILEMMAS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	2	AKE 3009	PSYCHOLOGICAL THEMES IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	3	AKE 3011	AMERICAN CINEMA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	4	AKE 3013	CITY IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	5	AKE 3015	AMERICAN PRAGMATISM	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	6	AKE 3017	AMERICAN LABOR HISTORY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	7	AKE 3027	JEWISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	8	AKE 3029	SPECIAL THEMES IN AMERICAN AND WORLD CINEMA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	9	AKE 3031	MAJOR AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	10	AKE 3033	HISTORY OF TURKISH AMERICAN RELATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	11	AKE 3035	EXPERIMENTAL MOVEMENTS IN TWENTIETH-CENTURY AMERICAN POETRY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

6. Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	AKE 3020	MODERNISM IN AMERICA	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
B	2	AKE 3022	AMERICAN POETRY	REQUIRED	3	0	0	4
B	3	AKE 3024	CRITICAL THEORY	REQUIRED	3	0	0	4
B	4	TDL 1002	TURKISH LANGUAGE II	REQUIRED	2	0	0	2
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	15
TOTAL:								30

6 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	AKE 3008	NATURE IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	2	AKE 3010	WOMEN'S WRITING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	3	AKE 3012	AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	4	AKE 3016	AMERICAN BILDUNGSROMAN	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	5	AKE 3018	REGIONAL LITERATURES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	6	AKE 3026	CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN SHORT STORY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	7	AKE 3028	SCIENCE IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	8	AKE 3030	MAJOR AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	9	AKE 3032	FILM GENRES AND THEMES IN AMERICAN CINEMA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	10	AKE 3034	AMERICAN SOUTHERN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	11	AKE 3036	JOURNALISM AND FICTION AS CULTURAL CRITICISM	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

7 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	AKE 4027	COMPARATIVE LITERATURE I	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	25
TOTAL:								30

7 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	AKE 4029	AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	2	AKE 4031	MAJOR AMERICAN AUTHORS TO 1945 I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	3	AKE 4033	WOMEN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	4	AKE 4035	RACE AND CLASS IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	5	AKE 4037	AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	6	AKE 4039	THE AMERICAN ESSAY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	7	AKE 4041	20TH AND 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	8	AKE 4043	AMERICAN ECONOMY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	9	AKE 4045	THE AMERICAN WEST	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	10	AKE 4047	AMERICAN LITERATURE OF PROTEST	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	11	AKE 4051	MASCULINITY IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	12	AKE 4053	TRAGEDY IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	13	AKE 4055	GLOBALISM AND AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	14	ERA 4035	RACE AND CLASS IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ERASMUS	3	0	0	5
G	15	İHD 1002	HUMAN RIGHTS	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	4

8. Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	AKE 4022	COMPARATIVE LITERATURE II	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	25
TOTAL:								30

8 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	AKE 4026	MAJOR AMERICAN AUTHORS FROM 1945 II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	2	AKE 4028	DISCOURSE AND IDEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	3	AKE 4030	CONTEMPORARY AVANT GARDE LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	4	AKE 4032	CYBERCULTURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	5	AKE 4036	AESTHETICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	6	AKE 4038	AMERICAN DIPLOMACY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	7	AKE 4042	POSTMODERN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	8	AKE 4044	RACE AND GENDER IN AMERICAN LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	9	AKE 4046	TRAVEL LITERATURE IN AMERICA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	10	AKE 4048	MID-TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICAN POETRY AND PROSE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	11	AKE 4050	SEMINAR IN VOLUNTEERISM STUDIES	ELECTIVE	0	1	0	1
B	12	AKE 4052	APOCALYPSE IN AMERICAN NARRATIVES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	13	AKE 4054	AMERICAN ENVIRONMENT AS TEXT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	14	GÇD 1001	VOLUNTEERISM STUDIES	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	4
B	15	IMT 4302	TURKISH-ENGLISH LITERARY TRANSLATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

For each course, examination regulations, assessment criteria and grading system are specified in the Course Description Forms.

Graduation Requirements

The degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all the courses in the curriculum and have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 / 4.00 and 240 ECTS.

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

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Deaprtment Head:
Prof. Dr. Nilsen GÖKÇEN ULUK

Phone: (0232) 301 86 78
E-mail: nilsen.gokcen@deu.edu.tr

DEGREE PROGRAMMES