Course Language:
English
Course Content:
This course discusses major theorists of world literature in a historical context.
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
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1) To explore the history of world literature. | 1-2, 5-6, 8-10 | 1,2,3 | A,C |
2) To gain knowledge in the intellectual background of world and comparative literature. | 1-2, 5-6, 8-10 | 1,2,3 | A,C |
3) To develop the analytical skills for a successful understanding of world literature. | 1-2, 5-6, 8-10 | 1,2,3 | A,C |
4) To analyze different definitions of “world literature.” | 1-2, 5-6, 8-10 | 1,2,3 | A,C |
5) To discuss and contrast different positions in world literature. | 1-2, 5-6, 8-10 | 1,2,3 | A,C |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT | ||
Week | Topics |
Study
Materials |
1 | Introduction | |
2 | Historical Approaches | |
3 | Erich Auerbach, “Philology and Weltliteratur” | |
4 | The Enlightenment and Romanticism | |
5 | J. P. Eckermann, Conversations with Goethe | |
6 | Marxist Approaches | |
7 | Dionýz Durisin | |
8 | Marián Gálik, “World Literature, Comparative Literature, and a Proposal” | |
9 | Anglo-American Approaches | |
10 | René Wellek | |
11 | Charles Bernheimer, Comparative Literature in the Age of Multiculturalism | |
12 | David Damrosch, What is World Literature? | |
13 | Third World Approaches | |
14 | Aijaz Ahmad, In Theory: Classes, Nations, Literatures | |
15 | CONCLUSION |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
Textbook | Susan Bassnett, Comparative Literature: A Critical Introduction |
Additional Resources |
Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING | |
Documents | |
Assignments | |
Exams |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT | ||
IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
Mid-Term | 1 | 35 |
Class Performance | 1 | 30 |
Final Exam | 1 | 35 |
Total | 100 | |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 35 | |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 65 | |
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, analyze and apply the relevant literature | X | |||||
3 | The ability to carry out interdisciplinary reading and analysis. | X | |||||
4 | Utilising the concepts of critical theories in developing life strategies. | X | |||||
5 | Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility. | X | |||||
6 | Effective communication skills. | X | |||||
7 | Understanding the global and social impact of literary movements. | X | |||||
8 | An awareness of the importance of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
9 | A knowledge of literature and the cultural issues of the period. | X | |||||
10 | Using sources and tools to carry out literary research. | X |
ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | ||||||
Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total
Workload (Hour) |
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Course Duration (15 x course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 | |||
Out-of-classroom study | 15 | 5 | 75 | |||
Presentation | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
Final Paper | 1 | 35 | 35 | |||
Total Work Load | 175 | |||||
Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 7.0 | |||||
ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 |