Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

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 Degree in the same or in related disciplines, Transcript, Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first cycle cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. The exceptions to the requirements of ALES and Foreign Language Proficiency scores is announced by the Graduate School. However, ALES requirement is waived for the admissions to the second cycle graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test as well as for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

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

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
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:
G	1	SBE 5001	TECHNIQUES OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION ETHICS	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

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