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CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH DRAMA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ELL330 CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH DRAMA 5 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to familiarise students with the significant plays written in the 20th century and introduce the pivotal literary movements regarding the theatre.
Contents of the Course Unit: The course covers both British writers and significant European writers who influenced the continent in the 20th century.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

outline the elements of drama such as plot and characterisation.
identify the influence of such literary movements as modernism and postmodernism on the plays written in the 20th century.
distinguish the specific features of each type of drama written in the 20th century in terms of form and content.
compare and contrast plays written in the 20th century in accordance with their literary, theoretical, social, and political background verbally or in an essay.
relate the playwright’s use of language, writing style, and narrative techniques to the developments occurring in literature in relation to the theoretical, literary, social, and political context of the 20th century verbally or in a research paper.
apply various literary theories to the analysis of plays.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction to the course Lecture & Discussion
2 Reading the Material assigned Classical Drama and Modern Drama Lecture & Discussion
3 Reading the Material assigned Man and Superman, B. Shaw Lecture & Discussion
4 Reading the Material assigned Man and Superman, B. Shaw Lecture & Discussion
5 Reading the Material assigned Man and Superman, B. Shaw Lecture & Discussion
6 Reading the Material assigned Mother Courage and Her Children, B. Brecht Lecture & Discussion
7 Reading the Material assigned Mother Courage and Her Children, B. Brecht Lecture & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the Material assigned Mother Courage and Her Children, B. Brecht Lecture & Discussion
10 Reading the Material assigned Look Back in Anger, J. Osborne Lecture & Discussion
11 Reading the Material assigned Look Back in Anger, J. Osborne Lecture & Discussion
12 Reading the Material assigned Look Back in Anger, J. Osborne Lecture & Discussion
13 Reading the Material assigned One for the Road, H. Pinter Lecture & Discussion
14 Reading the Material assigned Top Girls, C. Churchill Lecture & Discussion
15 Reading the Material assigned Top Girls, C. Churchill Lecture & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Luckhurst, Mary, ed. A companion to modern British and Irish drama, 1880-2005. John Wiley & Sons, 2008.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 6 78
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 15 15
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 15 15
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 152
Total Workload of the Course Unit 152
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0