Course Code	Semester	Course Name	LE/RC/LA	Course Type	Language of Instruction	ECTS
ENL7002	7	English and Global Culture	3/0/0	CC	English	6

Course Goals	This course aims to develop awareness about the current issues in our global world and familiarize students with the changing notions and concepts about the global culture and the status of English language in the world.
Prerequisite(s)	None
Corequisite(s)	None
Special Requisite(s)	None
Instructor(s)	Assist. Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Şener
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule	Friday 9:30-12:30 CATS Meetings
Office Hour(s)	Tuesday 14:00-15:00 CATS Chatroom
Teaching Methods and Techniques	CATS Online Class: Lecture, classroom discussions, demonstration, use of audio-visual materials.
Principle Sources	Cohen, R. and Paul Kennedy. (2000). Global Sociology. New York: Palgrave.  Crystal, David. (2003). English as a Global Language. Cambridge: CUP. Featherstone, Mike. (1995). Undoing Culture: Globalization, Postmodernism and Identity. London: Sage Publications. Jenkins, J. (2015). Global Englishes: a resource book for students. London: Routledge.  Longhurst, B. et.al. (2008). Introducing Cultural Studies. Harlow, UK: Pearson. Mooney, A. & Evans, B. (2015). Language, Society and Power: An Introduction. London: Routledge
Other Sources

Course Schedules
Week	Contents	Learning Methods
1. Week	Introduction to the course The study of global sociology	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
2. Week	Thinking globally	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
3. Week	The world society	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
4. Week	The social, economic and cultural significance of globalization	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
5. Week	Sources of social inequality Culture and power	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
6. Week	Postmodernism and globalization	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
7. Week	Student presentations	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
8. Week	Midterm Exams Week
9. Week	Globalization and the role of language	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
10. Week	Globalization and the role of language	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
11. Week	Global Englishes	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
12. Week	Globalization and the role of literature	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
13. Week	Globalization and the role of media	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
14. Week	Review	Oral presentations, extensive reading, classroom discussions, response paper.
15. Week	Final Exams Week
16. Week	Final Exams Week
17. Week	Final Exams Week

Assessments
Evaluation tools	Quantity	Weight(%)
Midterm(s)	1	40
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations	1	20
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 recall and define key concepts, figures and historical movements related to the studies of global sociology. LO-2 describe and interpret the changing notions in the status of English language with regards to the changing powers in the world. LO-3 develop awareness and a critical understanding of the current issues related to the contemporary world and discuss certain reasons and effects from a historical point of view. LO-4 employ their obtained knowledge in critical reading and analysis of literal and non-literal texts. LO-5 develop critical thinking skills and use logical reasoning and rhetorical skills to construct arguments and responses. LO-6 construct knowledge about the spread of English around the world and evaluate/ interpret the reasons of the phenomenon. LO-7 recognize and define the status of English language in the world today.

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