COURSE UNIT TITLE

: EXISTENTIALISM IN LITERATURE (ENG.)

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
KAR 4032 EXISTENTIALISM IN LITERATURE (ENG.) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

Comparative Literature

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR HÜLYA KAYA

Offered to

Comparative Literature

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to examine basic concepts and claims of existentialism, and to examine the relation between literature and existentialism in the context of literary works produced by different cultures.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   At the end of this course, the student will be able; to distinguish basic concepts and claims of existentialism.
2   to ascertain historical manifestations of existentialism.
3   to analyze existentialist reflections in literature.
4   to interpret literary works by comparison.
5   to employ a critical and theoretical perspective.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Existentialism as a philosophical movement
2 The categories of essence, truth, existence, anxiety, and hopelessness
3 Existentialism in 19th century
4 Contemporary existentialism
5 Existentialism in European literature
6 Interim Assessment
7 Midterm Exam
8 Existentialism in Turkish literature
9 Is writing a manner of existence
10 Text analysis
11 Text analysis
12 Text analysis
13 Text analysis
14 Comparative analysis of texts
15 General Assessment
16 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Solom, Robert C., Existentialism, Oxford University Press, Oxford,2004.
2. Kaufman, Walter,Existentialism from Dostoevsky to Sartre, New American Library, USA,1975.
3. Patrik, Linda E., Existential Literature: An Introduction, Cengage Learning, USA, 2000.
4. Barnes, Wesley, The Philosophy and Literature of Existentialism, Barron's Educational Series, New York, 1968.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Discussions

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

Will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Assessment Criteria

1. Mid-term exam assessment will be based on questions regarding the use of knowledge and skills acquired until the exam date.
2. Final exam assessment will be based on questions regarding the topics studied during the semester.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. 70 % attendance is compulsory.
2. Participation in mid-term exam and final exam will be taken into consideration in the evaluation.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Office Hours

Will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 2 26
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 88

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.1555
LO.255
LO.355
LO.45555
LO.55555