Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
ELL333 |
MIGRATION LITERATURE |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
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 |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims at illustrating and analysing the cultural themes and motifs reflected in the representative works of Migrant literature and engaging the students with the criticism of racial, ethnic, social, and political issues in the texts and developing their own solutions to these matters. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
This course deals with migration through literary perspective and outline social, historical, political, racial, and ethnic influences in the development of Migrant literature. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
explain contemporary literary and cultural theory and concepts regarding the theme of migration in terms of the theories of postcolonialism and transnationalism. |
identify the key concepts in Migrant literature. |
analyse a selection of works pertaining to literature of migration in English in the light of contemporary literary and cultural theories. |
discuss the diversity of cultural development, social and political practices and experiences in Migrant literature. |
write an argumentative essay on the issues such as migration, discrimination, identity, indigenous culture, social representation, and so on. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Introduction to the course and Dunya Mikhail's Another Planet |
Lecture & Discussion |
2 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
Edwidge Danticat's Children of the Sea |
Lecture & Discussion |
3 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
Bharati Mukherjee's The Management of Grief |
Lecture & Discussion |
4 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
Robert Olen Butler's A Good Scent from A Strange Mountain |
Lecture & Discussion |
5 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
E. R. Braithwaite's To Sir, With Love |
Lecture & Discussion |
6 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
E. R. Braithwaite's To Sir, With Love |
Lecture & Discussion |
7 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
Hassan Blasim's The Nightmares of Carlos Fuentes |
Lecture & Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior |
Lecture & Discussion |
10 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior |
Lecture & Discussion |
11 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior |
Lecture & Discussion |
12 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
Julia Alvarez's How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents |
Lecture & Discussion |
13 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
Julia Alvarez's How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents |
Lecture & Discussion |
14 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
Julia Alvarez's How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents |
Lecture & Discussion |
15 |
Reading the Material Assigned |
Revision |
Lecture & Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Thiongo, N. W. (1986). Decolonizing the mind: The politics of language in African literature. London: J. Currey. |
Fiske-Rusciano, R. (2013). Experiencing race, class, and gender in the United States. New York: McGraw-Hill. |
Davis, A. Y. (1983). Woman, race and class. New York: Vintage. |
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 |
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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.
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2 |
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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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.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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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.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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2 |
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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3 |
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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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.
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2 |
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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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.
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2 |
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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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.
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2 |
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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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.
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2 |
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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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 |
5 |
65 |
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 |
10 |
10 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
31 |
0 |
129 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
129 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5,1 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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