The first part of the graduate seminar, offered by faculty and guest speakers, intends to widen the candidates’ critical awareness and perspectives while the latter part focuses on strengthening their ability to prepare and carry out scholarly presentations, handle critical feedback and engage in academic discussions.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Professor Işıl Baş
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
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Office Hour(s)
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Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures, discussions and presentations
Principle Sources
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Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Lecture and discussions
2. Week
Sigmund Freud: The Uncanny
Beyond The Pleasure Principle
Lecture and discussions
3. Week
William Ian Miller: from
The Anatomy of Disgust Chapters1,2,3,4
Lecture and discussions
4. Week
Julia Kristeva: from Powers of Horror Chapters 1,2
Lecture and discussions
5. Week
The gothic, vampire lore and sexuality in the Victorian era:
Robert Louis Stevenson: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Christina Rossetti: Goblin Market
Sheridan le Fanu: Carmilla
Lecture and discussions
6. Week
Continued
Lecture and discussions
7. Week
Ghosts and African lore:
Tony Morrison: Beloved
Lecture and discussions
8. Week
Continued
Lecture and discussions
9. Week
Midterm essay due
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10. Week
Historical Violence and Thanatos
D. M. Thomas. The White Hotel
Lecture and discussions
11. Week
Continued
Lecture and discussions
12. Week
Abject Bodies and Enlightenment: Patrick Suskind - Perfume
Lecture and discussions
13. Week
Continued
Lecture and discussions
14. Week
Contemporary Violence and In Yer-Face-Theatre: Sarah Kane: Blasted
Lecture and discussions
15. Week
Self-Harm and Desire
Michael Haneke: The Pianist
Lecture and discussions
16. Week
Review
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
50
Attendance
14
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of literary texts, authors, genres and movements.
PO-2
Display a thorough understanding of literary research methodology and different critical approaches to literature.
PO-3
Analyze texts from different theoretical perspectives.
PO-4
Develop a critical understanding of literature.
PO-5
Know how to conduct independent research in English studies.
PO-6
Articulate and share interpretation of texts and contexts in carefully constructed
arguments.
PO-7
Apply precise critical terminology in the presentation of analysis and research.
PO-8
Engage in scholarly debates about their academic subjects.
PO-9
Critically examine and use the latest research materials in their academic discipline.
PO-10
Identify the ways both explicit and implicit cultural norms and assumptions affect perceptions and judgements.
PO-11
Recognize the interdisciplinary aspects of English Studies and its complex relationship with other disciplines and forms of knowledge.
PO-12
Develop a capacity to pursue academic studies at the doctoral level.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Develop a critical understanding of literature.
LO-2
Engage in scholarly debates about their academic subjects.
LO-3
Articulate and share interpretation of texts and contexts in carefully constructed arguments.
LO-4
Apply precise critical terminology in the presentation of analysis and research.
LO-5
Critically examine and use the latest research materials in their academic discipline
