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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
ELIT 540
Semester: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Area Elective
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
7
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

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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)

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