COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
AKE 1013 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

American Culture and Literature (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR CARL JEFFREY BOON

Offered to

American Culture and Literature (English)

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

1   An understanding of the basics of literature and literary analysis.
2   Appreciation of genre difference.
3   Improving reading and analytical skills.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Course Intro / Elements of Short Fiction Lecture and Discussion
2 Raymond Carver, "Popular Mechanics" Lecture and Discussion
3 Raymond Carver, "Cathedral" Lecture and Discussion
4 J.L. Borges, "The Aleph" Lecture and Discussion
5 Julio Cortazar, "Letter to a Young Lady in Paris" Lecture and Discussion
6 Flannery O'Connor, "Good Country People" Lecture and Discussion
7 Ernest Hemingway, "The Big Two-Hearted River" Lecture and Discussion
8 Midterm Exam
9 Elements of Poetry Lecture and Discussion
10 Langston Hughes, selected poems Lecture and Discussion
11 Langston Hughes, selected poems Lecture and Discussion
12 Gwendolyn Brooks, selected poems Lecture and Discussion
13 Robert Hayden, selected poems Lecture and Discussion
14 Allen Ginsberg, selected poems Lecture and Discussion
15 Ada Limon, selected poems Lecture and Discussion
16 Final Exam

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

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


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

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 4 52
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 128

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.15555
LO.2555
LO.3555535

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