Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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ELL333 | MIGRATION LITERATURE | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. HABİBE GÜNGÖR |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
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Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
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Define basic concepts related with aviation management.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
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Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
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Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage operational activities related to the airline.
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Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
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Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
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Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
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Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
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Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Execute a study in his/her field independently.
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Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
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Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
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Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
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Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 129 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |