This course aims to examine the cultural structuring of Britain from the seventeenth century to the end of the WW2 in the light of intellectual, social, economic and political changes.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Defne Demir
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
Tuesday 13.00-15.00 & Wednesday 13.00-15.00/ Section B
Thursday 13.00-15.00 & Friday 10.00-12.00 / Section A
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday 15.00-17.00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures and discussions
Principle Sources
David McDowall - AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF BRITAINLongman Group Ltd, 2006
Peter Ackroyd- THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND, VOLUMEs III, IV, V, VI, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, MacMillan.
Other Sources
William E. Burns- A Brief History of Great Britain, 2010, Infobase Publishing.
RICHARD DARGIE - A HISTORY OF BRITAIN, THE KEY EVENTS THAT HAVE SHAPED BRITAIN FROM NEOLITHIC TIMES TO THE 21ST CENTURY, 2007 Arcturus Publishing Limited.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction, Revision of Tudors
The Rise of Absolute Monarchy in England
The Rise and Fall of Absolute Monarchs in England
Lectures and discussions
2. Week
Civil war and Commonwealth
Lectures and discussions
3. Week
II. Charles & Restoration, II. James & the Bloodless Revolution, William & Mary & parliamentary monarchy
Lectures and discussions
4. Week
Commercial Revolution: Agriculture and Industry
Commercial Revolution: Mercantilism and Colonialism
Lectures and discussions
5. Week
Capitalism and Colonialism
Lectures and discussions
6. Week
Rise of the Middle Class, George III & the loss of American colonies
Lectures and discussions
7. Week
Midterm Week
Lectures and discussions
8. Week
Bayram/ Eid/ Holidays
9. Week
Revolution in Sciences: Kopernicus, Kepler, Galileo, (Harvey ve Newton), Bacon, Descartes, Locke
Lectures and discussions
10. Week
The Enlightenment: Intellectual and philosophical developments, (Voltaire, Diderot, Montesque, Adam Smith, Rousseau)
Lectures and discussions
11. Week
English reactions to the French Revolution
Lectures and discussions
12. Week
Victorian Period: Social and political effects of the Industrial Revolution
Lectures and discussions
13. Week
Victorian Period: The Empire and the Colonies
Lectures and discussions
14. Week
WW1
Lectures and discussions
15. Week
WW2
Lectures and discussions
16. Week
Study Week
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 17th Century to the end of the Victorian Era.
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
