Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ELT 410
Course Title
American Literature
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
American literature and its history. Main concepts and techniques in text analysis. Main text types and genres. Important periods and literary movements. Novels, short stories, poems and plays from different periods. Literature in life. Critical analysis and texts and art evaluation.
Course Objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students American literature in the context of historical and cultural movements from the early 19th century through the late 20th century. Within the scope of the course, the students become familiar with basic terms, concepts and techniques in literature, analyze literary work of various genres from different periods, and discuss the contribution and role of literature in our lives.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- identify different types of literary genres and techniques in American literature,
- examine the works of major writers, literary periods, social events, and intellectual movements in American literature,
- analyze literary and cultural texts with a critical eye,
- evaluate the literary texts within American socio-cultural context,
- review how writers express their social, moral, and cultural concerns in literary works.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Scaffolding/Coaching
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Drama/Roleplaying
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Portfolio
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
In-class Tasks
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Belgin Aydın
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 12 |
| Hands-on Work | 6 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 12 |
| Resource Review | 7 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
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