COMPARATIVE LITERATURE

Program Type:

Thesis

Course Code:

CLT 521

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Credits:

3

ECTS:

8

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Objectives:

This course will begin with significant currents in contemporary literary theory and conclude with applied textual analysis.

Course Content:

After receiving a theoretical framework, students examine two novels set in the Ottoman Empire for a comparative perspective on literary history.

Teaching Methods:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Team-Work, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study.

Assessment Methods:

A: Testing, B: Presentation, C: Homework

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Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) To explore the history of comparative literature.	1,2,3	B,C
2) For the students to gain knowledge in the intellectual and cultural background of comparative literature and to become equipped with the concepts and terminology used in the analysis of literary texts.	1,2,3	B,C
3) To equip the students with the necessary critical approach, interdisciplinary vision and analytical, skills for a successful understanding of comparative studies.	1,2,3	B,C
4) To analyze different definitions of “world literature”.	1,2,3	B,C
5) To discuss and contrast different positions in comparative literature.	1,2,3	B,C
6) To compare alternative views in literature.	1,2,3	B,C

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics		Study Materials
1	GENERAL INTRODUCTION
WAFL2	SUSAN BASSNETT (CHAPTERS 1 & 2)/ KEITH GREEN & JILL LEBIHAN (CHAPTER 2)
3	SUSAN BASNETT (CHAPTER 5)
4	KEITH GREEN & JILL LEBIHAN (CHAPTER 3)
5	TERRY EAGLETON
6	EDWARD SAID/MILAN KUNDERA
7	MIDTERM ERXAM
8	MURAT BELGE AND JALE PARLA
9	IVO ANDRIC (CHAPTERS 1-12)
10	IVO ANDRIC (CHAPTERS 13-24)
11	MIKHAIL BAHKTIN
12	LINDA HUTCHEON
13	LOUIS DE BERNIERES (CHAPTERS 1-50)
14	LOUIS DE BERNIERES (CHAPTERS 51-99)
15	CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook		Bassnett, Comparative Literature Green and LeBihan, Critical Theory and Practice Belge and Parla, Balkan Literatures
Additional Resources		Eagleton, Literary Theory Said, “Orientalism” Kundera, The Art of the Novel Andric, The Bridge on the Drina Bakhtin, The Dialogic Imagination Hutcheon, “HistoriographicMetafiction” De Bernieres, Birds without Wings

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Presentation (30) + Midterm (30)	1	60
Class Performance	1	10
Final Paper	1	30
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE		30
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		70
Total		100

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes By completing an MA Degree in the programme of Comparative Literature, students will be able to	Contribution
No		1	2	3	4	5
1	analyze and critically evaluate the literary texts of Turkish produced in various periods of history using the perspective of philology and the contemporary studies of linguistics and literature, and recognize the impact of relevant disciplines in forming the basis of the contemporary theories of literature and linguistics.					X
2	work independently or assume responsibility as a team member to solve practical and theoretical problems encountered in the field of Turkish Language and Literature, and share the results of their researches with other academics in national and international venues.					X
3	use (in educational institutions as well as in public and private sectors) the theoretical and practical information they acquire throughout their undergraduate education.				X
4	demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary for academic research; present basic knowledge and skills (such as computer software and information and communication technologies) in their field of study to assist them in conducting academic research; organize or take part in organizing scientific, cultural or artistic events such as workshops, conferences, colloquia; adopt a positive approach to lifelong learning.				X

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	15	15
Homework	1	40	40
Total Work Load			190
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			7.6
ECTS Credit of the Course			8