COURSE UNIT TITLE

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

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

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

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes