The aim of this course is to introduce students to concepts of postmodernism through a range of contemporary texts. Examples from theory and fiction demonstrate themes and writing strategies common to postmodernim.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Defne Türker Demir
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Thursday, 09.00-12.00
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday 15:00-17:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures and discussions
Principle Sources
The Fal of Troy - Peter Ackroyd
Being John Malkovic - Spike Jonze
Crying of Lot 49 - Thomas Pyncheon
Slaughterhouse 5 - Kurt Vonnegut
Other Sources
BRIAN MCHALE’s The Cambridge Introduction to Postmodernism
LINDA HUTCHEON’s A Poetics of Postmodernism- History Theory Fiction
Brian McHale’s Postmodernist Fiction
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction: Postmodernism: a problem or the problem? From Modernism to Postmodernism
Lectures and discussions
2. Week
Problematizing the Problem, Ontology, plurality, multiplicity, Epistemology, Postmodernism as the logic of late capitalism
Lectures and discussions
3. Week
Re-narration as a Post-modern device; adaptation, appropriation, parody, pastiche, Postmodernism as the contemporary condition, From BRIAN MCHALE’s The Cambridge Introduction to Postmodernism (pgs1-5)
From LINDA HUTCHEON’s A Poetics of Postmodernism- History Theory Fiction (pls ix-x)
Lectures and discussions
4. Week
Metafiction, Intertextuality & History: dehistorisizing or re-historisizing? From Brian McHale’s Postmodernist Fiction
Lectures and discussions
5. Week
Peter Ackroyd - The Fall of Troy, From LINDA HUTCHEON’s A Poetics of Postmodernism- History Theory Fiction (pgs 87- 92)
Lectures and discussions
6. Week
Peter Ackroyd - The Fall of Troy, From LINDA HUTCHEON’s A Poetics of Postmodernism- History Theory Fiction (pgs 93-100)
Lectures and discussions
7. Week
Midterm Week
Lectures and discussions
8. Week
Bayram/Eid/Holidays
Midterm
9. Week
Being John Malkovic - Spike Jonze
Lectures and discussions
10. Week
Being John Malkovic - Spike Jonze
Lectures & discussions
11. Week
Crying of Lot 49 - Thomas Pyncheon
Lectures and discussions
12. Week
Crying of Lot 49 - Thomas Pyncheon
Lectures and discussions
13. Week
Slaughterhouse 5 - Kurt Vonnegut
Lectures and discussions
14. Week
Slaughterhouse 5 - Kurt Vonnegut
Discussions
15. Week
Study Week
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
Recognize the difference between postmodernity and postmodernism
LO-2
Identify themes and concerns that characterise postmodernism
LO-3
Apply the obtained knowledge in their reading and analyses of a range of postmodern texts
LO-4
Show an awareness of the role of language in creation of meaning
LO-5
Relate their prior knowledge about literary theory to the themes and ideas employed in postmodern texts
