This course aims to examine the cultural structuring of Britain from the Prehistoric times to the Renaissance in the light of intellectual, social, economic and political changes.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Defne Demir
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
Wednesday 09:00-10:45 Wednesday 09:00-10:45
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday 12:00-13:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures and discussions
virtual museum visit
Principle Sources
David McDowall - An Illustrated History of Britain-Longman Group UK Limited (2006).pdf
Excerpt From Foundation (History of England Vol 1) Ackroyd, Peter
Excerpt From THE CAMBRIDGE History of the Book in Britain
Other Sources
(Brief history) William E. Burns - A Brief History of Great Britain-Facts On File (2010).pdf
Dargie Richard. - A History of Britain. The Key Events That Have Shaped Britain From Neolithic Times To The 21st Century.pdf
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction, Who inhabited the British Isles? The prehistory: The Celts and the Romans. The Old English Period:
Lectures and discussions
2. Week
The Old English Period: The Anglo-Saxon England & the Danes; an amalgamation.
Nordic world view
Lectures and discussions
3. Week
From the Oral Narrative to the written word.
Monasticism: Literacy and the actual technology of writing
Lectures and discussions
4. Week
Christianity and its impact. From Bede: Conversion of King Edwin
Lectures and discussions
5. Week
The Norman Conquest of Britain. Discussion: Tapestries documenting history: The Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Battle of Hastings
Lectures and discussions
6. Week
Crusades, the Age of Feudalism, Chivalry and Courtly Love. Capellanus’ Rules of Courtly Love.
Lectures and discussions
7. Week
The Black Death, Hundred Years War, the Peasants’ Revolt. Discussion: Fear in the Middle Ages
Lectures and discussions
8. Week
Midterm Week
9. Week
The Wars of the Roses & Religious Dissent
Lectures and discussions
10. Week
Humanism and Renaissance
Lectures and discussions
11. Week
The Protestant Reform and the Continental Civil Wars
Lectures and discussions
12. Week
The Tudors: Henry VIII & the Anglican Reform
Lectures and discussions
13. Week
The problems of succession and brief reigning Tudors; faith and bloodshed
Lectures and discussions
14. Week
The Elizabethan Age: The Golden Age of Britain
Lectures and discussions
15. Week
Study week
16. Week
Final Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
35
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Final Exam
1
45
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Show knowledge of a substantial range of authors, movements and texts from different periods of literary history.
PO-2
Identify the intellectual, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature
is written and read.
PO-3
Employ the necessary skills in the reading, analysis and in appreciation of literature.
PO-4
Recognize, interpret, and comment on rhetorical and figurative language.
PO-5
Identify, distinguish between and assess the distinctive characteristics of texts written in the principle literary genres.
PO-6
Recall and define key terms and concepts relating to language, literature and/or culture.
PO-7
Recognize the role of different social and cultural contexts in affecting meaning.
PO-8
Demonstrate responsiveness to the central role of language in the creation of meaning.
PO-9
Recognize different structures and discourse functions of the English language.
PO-10
Display competence both in written and/or oral expression and in the
communication of ideas in a variety of contexts.
PO-11
Demonstrate critical skills in the close reading, description, interpretation,
and analysis of literary and non-literary texts.
PO-12
Use logical thought, critical reasoning, and rhetorical skills to effectively
construct arguments.
PO-13
Apply guided research skills including the ability to gather, sift, organize and
present information and material.
PO-14
Show competence in planning, preparation and revision of essays,
presentations, and other written and project work.
PO-15
Reflect on ethical and philosophical issues raised in literary, critical, and
cultural texts.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Recall and recognise the key historical events that shaped European and British culture
LO-2
Identify and define basic terminology of historical periods, cultural and intellectual concepts
LO-3
Trace the major changes in politics and economy in Britain from the Prehistoric times to the 16th Century
LO-4
Comment on how the cultural, social, economic and political components of British civilisation relate to one another
LO-5
Demonstrate an understanding of how these components form the background in which literary works are created
