This course aims to equip students with necessary skills to conduct an academic research and plan, draft, revise and write an academic paper related to language, literature and culture.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Lecturer Sarper Dörter, Lecturer Sarper Dörter
Course Assistant(s)
Teaching Assistant Murat Kabak (Pazartesi, 12:00-14:00- CATS)
Mondays, 11:00-12:00
CATS
Wednesdays 15:00 – 16:00 4 A 01
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture, discussion, demonstration, analysis of academic texts, written and oral feedback.
Principle Sources
-Booth, W. C. et.al. (1995). The Craft of Research. Chicago: University of Chicago Press
Fowler, H.R. and J. E. Aaron. (2004). The Little, Brown Handbook. US: Pearson.
Gardner, J.E. (2004). Writing about literature: a portable guide. Boston: Bedford/ St.Martin’s.
Other Sources
-Barnet, S. and W.E. Cain. (2006). A short guide to writing about literature. US: Pearson- Longman.
Griffith, K. (2002). Writing essays about literature: A guide and Style Sheet. Boston: Thomson.
Selected journal articles.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
2. Week
Planning, Research Questions, Choosing a topic
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
3. Week
Thesis Statement
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
4. Week
Rationale
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
5. Week
Outlining - Scaffolding
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
6. Week
Reverse Outlining
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
7. Week
Abstracts
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
8. Week
Midterm
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
9. Week
Introduction to close reading
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
10. Week
Writing about literary genres- stories
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
11. Week
Writing about literary genres –poetry
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
12. Week
Writing about literary genres –plays
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
13. Week
Synthesis
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
14. Week
Review
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
15. Week
Extensive reading, group work, analysis of texts, written assignments.
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
15
Attendance
1
15
Final Exam
1
40
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
plan, organize and carry out research projects.
LO-2
approach a writing task as a process of planning, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing.
LO-3
formulate questions based on their readings and generate ideas for research papers.
LO-4
determine appropriate sources and use the print and electronic resources of the library to locate sources.
LO-5
evaluate sources for authority, relevance, timeliness, and other criteria.
LO-6
evaluate and reflect on their own and others’ writing.
LO-7
make use of appropriate resources to support their academic reading and writing and incorporate source material into their writing according to standard academic conventions.
LO-8
transfer and employ their knowledge of text-analysis and research in writing papers for this course and other courses offered by the department.
