ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IMT105	ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE	1	3	3	4

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÖRSEV BAFRALI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. YEŞİM CARBAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	1. Understand Literary Terms: Learn and use basic literary terms related to fiction, poetry, and drama correctly. 2. Analyze Style for Translation: Identify how authors use word choice, narrative voice, tone, and figures of speech in literary texts. 3. Connect Context to Meaning: Understand how different historical periods (such as Renaissance or Romanticism) shape the way a text is written. 4. Develop Cultural and Textual Awareness: Recognize cultural nuances, subtext, and underlying meanings that are critical when translating literature. 5. Express Your Analysis Clearly: Share your literary observations and interpretations clearly in both class discussions and written assignments.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course is designed for first-year Translation and Interpreting students to introduce the basics of British and American literature. Throughout the semester, you will explore essential literary genres, including short stories, poetry, and drama. Rather than focusing only on story summary, we will examine how authors use language, tone, style, and cultural background. By learning how literary texts work, you will build strong critical reading skills that are directly useful for translation.

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

Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları / Çıktıları 1. Metin Çözümleme Becerisi: o Öğrenci, bir metnin yapısını, kompozisyonunu, türünü ve dilsel özelliklerini analiz edebilir. 2. Üslup ve Anlatım Araçlarını Tanıma: o Öğrenci, metinde kullanılan ifade araçlarını (imgeler, semboller, benzetmeler vb.) tanıyabilir ve işlevlerini açıklayabilir. 3. Ana Fikir ve Tema Yorumu: o Öğrenci, metnin ana fikrini ve alt temalarını yorumlayabilir; eserin anlam bütünlüğünü değerlendirebilir. 4. Karakter Analizi Yapabilme: o Öğrenci, karakterlerin özelliklerini, gelişimlerini ve metindeki rollerini çözümleyebilir. 5. Yazar Üslubunu Tanımlama: o Öğrenci, yazarın anlatım tarzını, sözcük seçimlerini, cümle yapısını ve dil kullanımı üzerinden üslubunu belirleyebilir. 6. Eleştirel Düşünme ve Yorumlama: o Öğrenci, metne eleştirel bir bakış açısıyla yaklaşabilir, farklı yorum olanaklarını değerlendirebilir. 7. Analitik Yazma Yeteneği: o Öğrenci, metin analizini akademik bir dille yazılı biçimde ifade edebilir ve analiz raporu hazırlayabilir. 8. Kültürel ve Bağlamsal Farkındalık: o Öğrenci, metni üretildiği kültürel ve tarihsel bağlamda değerlendirerek daha derin bir anlam çıkarımı yapabilir.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Literature • What is Literature? • Why translators study literature (Style, tone, culture) • Literary Genres: Poetry, Drama, Fiction • Syllabus Review	-
2	Reading: O. Henry – The Gift of the Magi	Elements of Fiction I: Plot & Narrative Structure • Exposition, conflict, climax, resolution • Narrative pacing and tension in fiction • Situational Irony	-
3	Reading: Edgar Allan Poe – The Tell-Tale Heart	Elements of Fiction II: Character, Setting & Perspective • Characterization techniques • Setting & Atmosphere • Point of view & narrative voice	-
4	Reading: William Blake – The Lamb Emily Dickinson – Hope is the Thing with Feathers	Figurative Language & Literary Devices • Simile, Metaphor, Personification • Symbolism and Imagery • Identifying figurative language in literary texts	-
5	Reading: William Wordsworth – I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud Robert Frost – Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening	Poetic Forms & Mechanics • Line, Stanza, Meter, Rhythm & Rhyme • Poetic speaker vs. Authorial voice • Musicality and tone in verse	-
6	Reading: William Shakespeare – Hamlet	Drama & Performance Texts • Monologue and soliloquy • Dramatic language • Inner conflict and characterization • Metaphor and imagery • Tone and subtext	-
7	Reading: William Shakespeare – Sonnet 18	British Literature I: Renaissance & Humanism • The English Renaissance context • Humanism & Early Modern English • Shakespearean Sonnet form	-
8	Reading: Percy Bysshe Shelley – Ozymandias	British Literature II: Romanticism • Historical background of Romanticism • Imagination and the sublime • Nature versus human power • Irony, symbolism and visual imagery	-
9	Reading: Oscar Wilde – The Happy Prince	British Literature III: Victorian Literature • Victorian society and class inequality • Poverty and social responsibility • Morality and sacrifice • Symbolism and personification • Irony and social criticism	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading: Edgar Allan Poe – The Fall of the House of Usher	American Literature I: Romanticism & Gothic Tradition • Dark Romanticism & Gothic elements • Psychological depth and atmosphere	-
12	Reading: Kate Chopin – The Story of an Hour	American Literature II: Realism & Social Context • The shift from Romanticism to Realism • Everyday life and social expectations • Gender roles and personal freedom • Point of view, irony and symbolism	-
13	Selected review passages	Final Review & Q&A • Review of literary terminology and stylistic analysis	-
14	-	FINAL EXAM	-
15	-	-	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

1. Abrams, M. H., & Harpham, G. G. (2015). A Glossary of Literary Terms. Cengage Learning. → Metin analizi, edebi türler ve üslup üzerine temel kavramlar. 2. Pope, R. (2005). The English Studies Book: An Introduction to Language, Literature and Culture. Routledge. → Metin çözümleme ve kültürel bağlam ilişkisini açıklar. 3. Tyson, L. (2014). Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide. Routledge. → Metin analizi yaklaşımlarını (feminist, Marxist, psychoanalytic, postcolonial vb.) tanıtır. 4. Short, M. (1996). Exploring the Language of Poems, Plays and Prose. Routledge. → Metin dilbilimi ve üslup analizine odaklanır. 5. Widdowson, H. G. (1975). Stylistics and the Teaching of Literature. Longman. → Dilsel analiz ve edebi anlamın etkileşimi üzerine klasik bir kaynak. ________________________________________ Yardımcı Kaynaklar 1. Cuddon, J. A. (2013). The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory. Penguin Books. → Edebi kavramlar sözlüğü. 2. Eagleton, T. (2008). Literary Theory: An Introduction. Blackwell. → Metin analizi için kuramsal temel. 3. Hall, G. (2014). Literature in Language Education. Palgrave Macmillan. → Edebiyatın dil öğreniminde ve analizinde kullanımı. 4. Lodge, D. (Ed.). (1988). Modern Criticism and Theory: A Reader. Longman. → Modern metin çözümleme yaklaşımlarını içeren derleme. 5. Leech, G. N., & Short, M. H. (2007). Style in Fiction: A Linguistic Introduction to English Fictional Prose. Pearson. → Üslup analizi ve yazar dili üzerine detaylı inceleme. ________________________________________ Ek Materyaller (Supplementary Materials) • Ders sunumları ve örnek analiz metinleri (öğretim elemanı tarafından paylaşılır)

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines current information in the field by associating it with grammatical and semantic structures of source and target languages.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes teamwork in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the advanced conceptual, theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of English Translation and Interpreting in the professional field.						5
2	Interprets grammatical and semantic structures of source, target languages and a third language.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes written and oral texts in the source language with cultural and historical approaches.						5
2	Evaluates relevant resources to improve the quality of text analysis at all stages of the translation process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Independently concludes advanced text analyzes and translations related to the field.						5
2	Expresses ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies with different fields of expertise.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains basic knowledge about all stages of the translation process.						5
2	Uses lifelong learning principles in professional development.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discusses thoughts on written and oral translations of source and target languages ​​with experts.						5
2	Participates in trainings related to field at international level.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the knowledge and skills gained during his undergraduate education in business life.						5
2	Solves various translation problems encountered in the field.						5
3	Applies knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation related to the field with the awareness of its legal and ethical responsibilities.						5
4	Places the awareness of the translator's social role and professional ethics in the team members.						5

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	1	3	3
Assignment (Homework)	1	2	2
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	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	101