1. Identification: AMER 134 Survey of English Literature 2 ...

1. Identification: AMER 134 Survey of English Literature2. Description: This course focuses on the major movements and periods in EnglishLiterature from the Middle Ages to the present through the study of representative texts.3. Level:a) Prerequisite: Noneb) Objectives: Within the framework of the competences designed for the course, theobjectives are as follows:- to situate the works in the English literary canon within their appropriate socio-historicalcontexts of production;- to develop students’ skills in reading, analyzing and discussing literary texts.c) Learning Outcomes: Within the framework of the learning outcomes designed for thecourse, the students will:- study selected canonical works of English literature in poetry, fiction and drama.d) References:Abrams, M. H., et al., eds. The Norton Anthology of English Literature: The Major Authors.6th ed. New York: Norton, 1996.4. Compulsory or Elective Course Units: This course is compulsory.5. Teaching Staff: Dr. Özlem Uzundemir, Dr. Nil Korkut.6. Length and Period: 4 credit hours per week; 14 weeks per semester.Weeks 1-2 Introduction to the Middle Ages and Examination of Literary TextsRepresentative of the PeriodWeeks 3-4 Introduction to the Sixteenth Century and Examination of Literary TextsRepresentative of the PeriodWeek 5 Mid-term Examination; Introduction to the Early Seventeenth CenturyWeek 6 Examination of Literary Texts Representative of the Early Seventeenth CenturyWeeks 7-8 Introduction to the Eighteenth Century and Examination of Literary TextsRepresentative of the PeriodWeeks 9-10 Introduction to the Romantic Period and Examination of Literary TextsRepresentative of the PeriodWeek 11 Mid-term Examination; Introduction to the Victorian PeriodWeek 12 Examination of Literary Texts Representative of the Victorian PeriodWeeks 13-14 Introduction to the Twentieth Century and Examination of Literary TextsRepresentative of the Period7. Teaching and Learning Methods:a) lectures;b) class discussions;c) student presentations;d) group work.8. Assessment:a) 2 mid-term examinations (30 % each), 1 final examination (30 %);b) assignments, quizzes, and class participation (10 %).9. The Language: English

10. ECTS Credit Allocation: 511. Glossary: