This course aims to introduce students the key concepts, movements, and interpretive strategies/theories commonly employed in cultural studies with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to explore how cultural processes and artifacts are produced, shaped, distributed, consumed, and responded to in diverse ways. The course will also introduce students to key thinkers and critical frameworks/texts in the field of Cultural Studies.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Ayşegül Turan
Course Assistant(s)
None
Schedule
Friday 10:00-12:45, 3C 12 14 16
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday 15:00-17:00, 3D 10
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Lecture, classroom discussions, demonstration, use of audio-visual materials.
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
develop knowledge about fundamental terms, concepts, movements and figures related to the discipline of cultural studies.
LO-2
recall and explain key theories and approaches employed in cultural studies by following a comparative approach.
LO-3
relate their prior knowledge about literary theory to the theories of cultural studies and interpret the relationship between the two in their close readings and analyses of literal and non-literal texts.
LO-4
develop critical understanding of the relationships between individuals, groups and social and cultural institutions.
LO-5
develop critical thinking skills and use logical reasoning and rhetorical skills to construct arguments and responses.
LO-6
recognize, analyze and interpret how cultural processes and artifacts are produced, shaped, distributed, consumed, and responded to in diverse ways.
