The course objective is to provide students with a detailed introduction of the works of John Milton, studied in relation to his place in the tradition of English Poetry and in the social, political and cultural contexts of seventeenth-century England. Special emphasis will be given to Paradise Lost, an epic poem dealing with questions on the nature of good and evil.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
Attendance
Instructor(s)
Lecturer Dr. Esin Akalın
Course Assistant(s)
None
Schedule
This course is not offered this semester
Office Hour(s)
This course is not offered this semester
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Formal lectures, discussions and group projects.
Principle Sources
"On the Morning of Christ's Nativity"
"Ad Patrem"
“On Shakespeare"
“When I Consider How My Light is Spent”
L’Allegro
Il Penseroso
Lycidas
Areopagitica
Paradise Lost
Other Sources
-The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol. I (7th ed. 2000)
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
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2. Week
Milton,’s Life and Works; Context of His Ideas
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
3. Week
"On the Morning of Christ's Nativity", "Ad Patrem" “On Shakespeare”
“When I Consider How My Light Is Spent”
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
4. Week
L’Allegro and Il Penseroso
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
5. Week
Lycidas and Areopagitica
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
6. Week
Paradise Lost
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
7. Week
Paradise Lost
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
8. Week
Mid-Term Week
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
9. Week
Paradise Lost
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
10. Week
Paradise Lost
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
11. Week
Paradise Lost
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
12. Week
Paradise Lost
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
13. Week
Paradise Lost
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
14. Week
Paradise Lost
Oral presentation, Group Discussions and Term Paper.
15. Week
Review
16. Week
Final Exams Week
17. Week
Final Exams Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
3
60
Project(s)
1
20
Final Exam
1
20
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
Show knowledge about Milton’s works in the context of the various conventions of
poetry.
LO-2
Identify the social, political and cultural contexts from which Milton’s works have
emerged.
LO-3
Recall and define critical terms and seminal concepts relating to various elements of
epic poetry.
LO-4
Demonstrate critical skills in the close reading, description, interpretation, analysis of a
variety of poems written by Milton.
LO-5
Show competence in planning and preparation of presentations and written work for the course.
