Course Language:
English
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Course Objectives:
The study of concepts and assumptions in literary theories and teir aesthetical contributions to literature.
Course Content:
Literary theory in classical times; Herder, Schiller, Schlegel, Hegel; Marxism, Feminism
Teaching Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Simulation, 5: Case Study
Assessment Methods:
A: Testing, B: Class Performance, C: Homework, D: Presentation
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Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1) To explore literary theories from the very beginning. | 1-4, 5-10 | 1,2,3 | B,C,D |
2) To gain knowledge in the intellectual and cultural background of literary history, and to become equipped with the concepts and terminology used in the analysis of literary texts. | 1-4, 5-10 | 1,2,3 | B,C,D |
3) To equip the students with the necessary critical faculties, analytical approach, interdisciplinary vision and analytical, interpretative and inference skills for a successful understanding of different literary theories. | 1-4, 5-10 | 1,2,3 | B,C,D |
4) To compare and analyse these theories as substantial for the understanding of modern literary criticism as a historical viewpoint of reflection. | 1-4, 5-10 | 1,2,3 | B,C,D |
5) To discuss and contrast different positions in Marxist literary theories. | 1-4, 5-10 | 1,2,3 | B,C,D |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT | ||
Week | Topics | Study Materials |
1 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION | Materials for the course provided by instructor |
2 | Literary Theory in Classical Times | |
3 | ||
4 | Romantic Literary Theory | |
5 | Herder, Schiller, Schlegel, Hegel | |
6 | ||
7 | ||
8 | Social Theories of the 19th C. | |
9 | Marxism and Literary Theory | |
10 | Engels, Lukacs, Benjamin, Brecht, Adorno | |
11 | ||
12 | Feminism and feminist criticism | |
13 | ||
14 | ||
15 | Conclusion |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
Textbook |
Richard Harland, Literary Theory From Plato to Barthes, 1999, London.
Peter Barry, Beginning Theory, An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory, 1995, Manchester University Press. Terry Eagleton/Drew Milne (Edts.), Marxist Literary Theory, 1996, USA. |
Additional Resources |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT | ||
IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
Presentation | 1 | 30 |
Class Performance | 1 | 30 |
Final Paper | 1 | 40 |
Total | 100 | |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
Total | 100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | The ability to apply knowledge of English and world literature and social sciences to topics including culture, society, ethics, politics etc. | X | |||||
2 | The ability to review, analyse and apply the relevant literature. | X | |||||
3 | The ability to carry out interdisciplinary reading and analysis. | X | |||||
4 | The ability to utilise the basic concepts and issues of literary theories in developing life strategies | X | |||||
5 | Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility | X | |||||
6 | Effective communication skills. | X | |||||
7 | A sufficiently broad education to understand the global and social impact of literary movements. | X | |||||
8 | An awareness of the importance of lifelong learning and the ability to put it into practice. | X | |||||
9 | A knowledge of issues in contemporary literature and of the cultural issues of the period. | X | |||||
10 | The ability to use sources and modern tools in order to carry out research in the areas of literature and aesthetics. | X |
ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 15 | 6 | 90 |
Presentation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Final Paper | 1 | 45 | 45 |
Total Work Load | 200 | ||
Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 8.0 | ||
ECTS Credit of the Course | 8 |