This course explores major works of literature in a thematic and chronological framework, and introduces various traditions, movements, and innovations. Each lecture focuses on one or two works that are considered to be paradigmatic of an epoch, but includes comparisons with related works and discussions on the historical, intellectual, and aesthetic background in which they originated. Readings from a variety of authors from the Ancient World through Modernism will be the focus of this class. Discussions focus on the aesthetic and intellectual experience of reading these works as a distinct form of artistic expression. The course aims to provide the necessary knowledge of the literature of different cultures and time periods, to introduce different types of literature such as poetry, prose fiction, and drama , to encourage students to analyze literary works for meaning beyond what is immediately visible, to develop critical thinking skills through reading, discussing and writing, to extend students’ reading experience and awareness on the universal human condition , and to figure out how major works come to express human values within historical and social context.
Major Works of Literature (HUM 201)
| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| Computer Science and Engineering | |||
| Computer Science and Engineering | |||
| Cultural Studies | |||
| Cultural Studies | |||
| Economics | |||
| Economics | |||
| Electronics Engineering | |||
| Electronics Engineering | |||
| Industrial Engineering | |||
| Industrial Engineering (Previous Name: Manufacturing Systems Engineering) | |||
| International Studies | |||
| International Studies | |||
| Management | |||
| Management | |||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering | |||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering (Previous Name: Materials Science and Engineering) | |||
| Mechatronics Engineering | |||
| Mechatronics Engineering | |||
| Microelectronics | |||
| Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering | |||
| Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering (Pre. Name: Biological Sciences and Bioengineering) | |||
| Political Science | |||
| Political Science and International Relations | |||
| Political Science and International Relations | |||
| Political Science (Previous Name: Social and Political Sciences) | |||
| Psychology | |||
| Psychology | |||
| Telecommunications | |||
| Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design | |||
| Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
This course introduces a few significant works of literature that influenced their own times and continue to have an impact on our understanding of the world and its cultures.
We engage in an in depth reading of literary works, focusing mainly on Western civilization. We study the genres of epic, poetry, myth, drama, prose narrative with a view to understand the nature and meaning of the shift from the oral traditions to written culture and to the advance of modernity. The main objective is to intrıduce students to various genres and periods in literature to enable them to develop their own appreciation and understanding of literature.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- demonstrate skilled familiarity with literary texts of Western literature and correctly distinguish their different genres and time periods
- identify some of the persistent myths and archetypes of Western culture and recognize their appearance in contemporary culture
- recognize artistic and stylistic features of poetry and prose and their sub-genres
- recognize what constitutes the object of study for literature scholars and how that knowledge is obtained, evaluated and expanded upon
- evaluate a claim made about a work of literature
- construct their own arguments about a text and support them with evidence from the text
- explain how individual works of literature are both a product of the culture in which they are produced and at the same time shape that culture
- specifically, interpret literary works from multiple angles and comparatively
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 4
2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 5
3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 5
4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 3
5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 2
1. Possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science and program-specific engineering topics; use theoretical and applied knowledge of these areas in complex engineering problems. 1
2. Identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; choose and apply suitable analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 1
3. Develop, choose and use modern techniques and tools that are needed for analysis and solution of complex problems faced in engineering applications; possess knowledge of standards used in engineering applications; use information technologies effectively. 1
4. Have the ability to design a complex system, process, instrument or a product under realistic constraints and conditions, with the goal of fulfilling specified needs; apply modern design techniques for this purpose. 1
5. Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results to investigate complex engineering problems or program-specific research areas. 1
6. Possess knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness on innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. 1
7. Possess knowledge of impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, health and societal context; knowledge of contemporary issues; awareness on legal outcomes of engineering solutions; knowledge of behavior according to ethical principles, understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. 1
8. Have the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. 4
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
| Percentage (%) | |
| Final | 30 |
| Midterm | 25 |
| Assignment | 15 |
| Participation | 20 |
| Written Report | 10 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
| Readings |
Calvino?s ?Why Read the Classics? |
| Optional Readings |
To be found on the course web |