ELE 206

Course Code & Number

ELE 206

Course Title

English Literature I

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Sophomore

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Cultural history of British and American literature and literary works written in English; fundamental terms and techniques used in text analysis; major genres and styles in literature; important movements and periods; the content and style of various literary texts such as short story, poem, drama and novel representing different periods and genres of English literature; literature’s contribution to our understanding of life; critical interpretation of literary arts.

Course Objectives

To gain an understanding of basic English literary works; to identify various periods in English literature

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• identify English literary works in different periods (i.e. the Anglo-Saxon, the Middle Ages)
• discuss literary works according to the characteristics of specific periods
• differentiate between a variety of literary works (genre, characteristics)
• critique the literary works linking them to societal factors
• create links between literature and language learning & teaching

 

Course Coordinator:

Erdem AKSOY