FLE129 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
| Course Code: | 4500129 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.5 |
| Department: | Foreign Language Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ELİF ÖZTABAK AVCI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of literary analysis and critical appreciation; students on this course should learn the appropriate terminology for literary discussions, practice close reading techniques, and master some of the techniques necessary to analyze texts from the three main genres. The objectives may be summarised as below:
Learn the approaches and techniques used in literary studies at university level
-.Students should become familiar with the concepts of literary analysis and critical appreciation that are used in university level courses, internationally.
Acquire the skills necessary for analyzing literary works along various parameters
-Students should learn and use the terminology of the discipline, for all three main literary genres
-students should start to develop the rigorous attention to linguistic and textual detail necessary for literary and textual analysis
Start to develop a familiarity with the field of literature in English
-the course aims to allow the students to become deeply familiar with texts that are of fundamental importance to the study of literature in English.
Engage in the linguistic and literary analysis of selected texts
-Students should demonstrate their ability to put into practice their knowledge of individual texts, the technical terminology and familiarity with the techniques of close reading and literary analysis
Course Content
The course introduces students to the study of literature as a rigorous intellectual discipline introducing ways in which one might approach literature, through the practice of close reading and analysis. It seeks to develop basic strategies for critically reading and interpreting poetry, fiction, and drama, and to introduce the basics of literary analysis and critical methods associated with various literary concerns. The course also seeks to improve the students ability to understand, appreciate, and apply knowledge of plot, character, point of view, imagery, theme, setting, irony, tone, symbol, metaphor, metonymy, conceit, paradox, hyperbole, language and dramatic elements like hamartia and catharsis when reading fiction, poetry, or drama. Texts are selected from different periods (from classical time to the modernists) and cover three main genres of literature. The course proceeds through class discussions in which the students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of literary processes and focused writing assignments in which they employ their analytical and interpretative skills.
Course Learning Outcomes
Successful students will have demonstrated their ability to
-read and understand advanced, authentic literary texts in English.
- write critically about literary texts while appropriately using the approaches and techniques of university level literary studies
- Select texts or parts of texts that are suitable for analysis along specified parameters, such as genre, sub-genre, theme, style,imagery and language.
- Demonstrate their familiarity with selected, foundational texts by correctly identifying them and writing about them in examinations.
- Demonstrate their abilities toundertake close reading and analyse literary texts. They show this in their assignments, class work and examinations, showing also a firm grasp of the appropriate technical terminology.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Make appropriate pedagogical decisions in accordance with their particular English teaching context (i.e. Age, setting, location, and learner background) based on a contemporary repertoire of language teaching approaches and methods. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Critically analyze linguistic, literary, cultural, and historical issues when selecting, developing, and using course materials and assessment instruments. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Based on their familiarity with educational sciences, literature, and linguistics, establish cross-disciplinary connections and develop critical intellectual curiosity. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and generate solutions for specific language-related problems which learners of English may face at different proficiency levels. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Individually and collaboratively design, conduct, and report small-scale educational research projects by employing relevant research methods in the investigation of language with teachers from local, national or international contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Demonstrate awareness of individual, (multi) cultural, and psycho-social diversity in learning environments and adapt to different local contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Analyze and address professional challenges based on an awareness of global systems and comparisons of educational systems. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Fluently and accurately use all receptive and productive English language skills at an advanced level for effective daily and academic communication. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Effectively translate a diverse set of English and Turkish discourses considering context-specific elements. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Utilize experiences of learning a foreign language other than English for developing an awareness of language learning processes. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | With self-confidence, effectively communicate with students and other stakeholders in educational settings. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Engage in reflective teaching, self-evaluation, and ongoing professional development. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Select and utilize appropriate instructional technologies and information literacy skills to increase the effectiveness of foreign language teaching. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Promote creativity, understanding, cooperation, and equity to establish a positive classroom environment. | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Develop a critical and multicultural perspective to language and language-related issues emerging from global English contexts. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution