2941 English Language and Literature PhD

GENERAL INFORMATION
The PhD Programme of English Language and Literature involves the past and present studies in the field of English language and literature. The works of drama, poetry and novel in English literature are scrutinized from the perspective of a certain critical point of view and are discussed under the light of new perspectives. The graduates of this programme are prospective academicians and literary critics who approach English literature from a critical perspective.

Objective
The purpose of this programme is to have the graduate students acquire skills to form authentic ideas in accordance with scientific rules. The courses in the programme include an advanced theoretical, social, historical and cultural analysis of different types of English literature. For this reason the programme internalizes interdisciplinary approach. Together with English Language and Literature, the program also includes subjects from American Culture and Literature, Comparative Literature, Literary theory and criticism, cultural studies and cultural theories.


Admission Requirements
First cycle degree, acceptable score on centralized graduate entrance exam, placement through local oral/written exam and certificate of English proficiency

Graduation Requirements
A student must complete the required course load (21 PAU credits) with a CGPA of at least 3.00/4.00; present a research seminar and successfully prepare and defend a PhD thesis.

Career Opportunties
Graduate students have the opportunity to work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, banks, tourism firms, in various schools as language teachers.

Qualification Awarded
English Language And Literature Phd

Level of Qualification
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning
A successful student who has completed at least one semester in another institution / department of the university or another post-graduate program of another higher education institution may be admitted to the post-graduate programs by horizontal transfer. The conditions for acceptance by horizontal transfer are determined by the Senate.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations
A student must complete the required course load (21 PAU credits) with a CGPA of at least 3.00/4.00; present a research seminar and successfully prepare and defend a PhD thesis.

Access to Further Studies
A student graduated with a good PhD Degree may carry on an academic carrier as a lecturer or post doctorate researcher.

Mode of Study
Full Time

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Measurement and evaluation methods that is applied for each course, is detailed in "Course Structure&ECTS Credits".

Contact (Programme Director or Equivalent)
PositionName SurnamePhoneFaxE-Mail
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTEProf. Dr. ŞEYDA SİVRİOĞLU  sinceoglu@pau.edu.tr


PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Possesses both the basics of the field and current and advanced practicing knowledges
2practices the advanced theoretical knowledge of the field in the literary texts and related areas
3Using the acquired advanced knowledge and skills interprets, evaluates literary texts, performs language analysis, researches and produces evidence based commentaries and deductions.
4Expresses critical theories and literary texts in written and oral forms
5Acquires skills to communicate the experiences and the knowledge through verbal and oral communication methods
6Executes thesis projects and advanced researches related to the field independently
7Assumes responsibility to solve complicated problems in the thesis projects and researches
8By reading and comprehending the sources and works related to the field transmits them into Turkish
9Presents a positive attitudue open to lifelong learning with broad vision by determining learning requirements concerning the field
10Builds competence in informing and communicating the society on the popular subjects of the field.
11presents novelties and executes studies concerning the field by assuming social responsibility in the institutions
12By acquiring advanced field knowledge, keeps up with the theoretical studies and develops foreign projects and makes contacts with colleagues
13Possesses skills to use basic computer sciences, informatics and communication Technologies required for the field
14In compiling the data, commentary and announcement of the results, acts within ethic and scientific values
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
NameComments
LecturingLecturing is one of the methods that come first, where the teacher is in the center. It is a method where the teacher actively describes topics and the students are passive listeners. With this method, lesson proceeds in the form of report, description and explanation.
DebateDepending on the situation, debate is a tool that allows all students, or a specific portion of the class to participate in the lesson. In this method, members of the group discuss a topic by addressing the various points of view and discuss alternative opinions about problem-solving.
Case Study Case studies require students to actively participate while using an analytical perspective to think about real and problematic events. The problematic event may be real or very close to real life. Student(s) working on the documents that include the necessary data and descriptions of the
Problem SolvingThe name given to any doubt or ambiguity that arises is, a problem. Problems which usually have a role in human life, that have preventing or annoying aspects are solved by considering the stages of scientific methods. (a) Problems are determined. (b) The problem is identified. 
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning is; a kind of learning that is based on the students working together for a common purpose. Children with different skills come together in heterogeneous groups to learn by helping each other. Students gain experiences such as becoming aware of the unity
Questions –AnswersThe different types of Questions used (associative, differential, assessment, requesting information, motivating, and brainstorming) although students get in to more active positions during the process; the method is teacher-centered. If possible Questions, that serve a purpose and
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning is; a kind of learning that is based on students working together for a common purpose. Children with different skills come together in heterogeneous groups and learn by helping each other. Students gain experiences such as becoming aware of the unity within the
Drama Drama is a method in which students learn a skill or situation by reenacting in front of the class. As well as gaining knowledge by experience, it has important effects on the development of verbal expression and socialization. It enables us to bring up individuals who are creative, productive,
ProjectProject-based learning is a learning way which leads students to deal with interesting problems and to create extraordinary products at the end of this. It allows students to use their creativity and it requires them to look at events perceptively.
Teaching with Analogy / MetaphorsIs a way for learning, which compares abstract issues and concepts with concrete objects.
Brainstorming Brainstorming is a group work process that has been regulated to reach solutions for a problem without limitations or evaluation. The purpose of brainstorming is to make it easier for students to express themselves and to generate ideas. This technique is used as a high-level discussion

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COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
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COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
    

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COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 05
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
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COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
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COURS STRUCTURE & ECTS CREDITS
Year :
Course Plan

1st Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
IDE 607 THEATRE: A STAGE ART AND LITERARY TEXT 3+0 10 Compulsory
IDE 613 NOVEL STUDIES 3+0 10 Compulsory
- İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı Dr. Seçmeli-1 3+0 10 Elective
  Total 30  
1st Semester Elective Groups : İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı Dr. Seçmeli-1

2nd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
IDE 621 STUDIES IN POETRY 3+0 10 Compulsory
IDE 622 SHORT STORY THEORIES AND ANALYSIS 3+0 10 Compulsory
IDE 865 SEMINAR - I 0+0 10 Compulsory
  Total 30  

3rd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
IDE 626 SEMINAR - II 0+2 10 Compulsory
- İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı Dr. Seçmeli-2 3+0 10 Elective
- İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı Dr. Seçmeli-2 3+0 10 Elective
  Total 30  
3rd Semester Elective Groups : İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı Dr. Seçmeli-2

4th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
ENS 600 PROFICIENCY EXAM PREPARATION 0+0 20 Compulsory
ENS 602 THESIS PROPOSAL PREPARATION 0+0 10 Compulsory
  Total 30  

5th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
IDE 628 PHD THESIS 0+0 20 Compulsory
IDE 800 PHD EXPERTISE FIELD COURSES 8+0 10 Compulsory
  Total 30  

6th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
IDE 800 PHD EXPERTISE FIELD COURSES 8+0 10 Compulsory
IDE 628 PHD THESIS 0+0 20 Compulsory
  Total 30  

7th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
IDE 628 PHD THESIS 0+0 20 Compulsory
IDE 800 PHD EXPERTISE FIELD COURSES 8+0 10 Compulsory
  Total 30  

8th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
IDE 628 PHD THESIS 0+0 20 Compulsory
IDE 800 PHD EXPERTISE FIELD COURSES 8+0 10 Compulsory
  Total 30  


COURSE & PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Year : Compulsory Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12PO 13PO 14
NOVEL STUDIESC**************
PHD EXPERTISE FIELD COURSESC**************
PHD THESISC**************
POSTGRADUATE COUNSELINGC              
PROFICIENCY EXAM PREPARATIONC**************
SEMINAR - IC**************
SEMINAR - IIC**************
SHORT STORY THEORIES AND ANALYSISC**************
STUDIES IN POETRYC**************
THEATRE: A STAGE ART AND LITERARY TEXTC**************
THESIS PROPOSAL PREPARATIONC**************
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Elective Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12PO 13PO 14
ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN LITERARY STUDIESE**************
ART OF SHAKESPEAREAN DRAMAE**************
CONTEMPORARY LITERARY STUDIES AND TEXTS AFTER 1950E**************
CONTEMPORARY LITERARY THEORYE**************
FANTASY LITERATUREE**************
FEMINIST THEATREE**************
GENDER AND CULTURE IN ETHNIC WOMEN WRITERS WORKSE**************
INTERTEXTUALITYE**************
LITERARY GENRES AND INTER-GENERIC RELATIONSE              
LITERATURE AND CINEMAE**************
LITERATURE AND MYTHOLOGYE**************
MASCULINITY AND/IN LITERATUREE              
MEDIA & POPULAR CULTUREE**************
MODERN AMERICAN POETRYE**************
MULTICULTURALISM IN AMERICAN LITERATUREE**************
PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATUREE**************
POLITIC THEATREE**************
POSTMODERN THEATREE**************
PSYCHOLOGY AND LITERATUREE**************
QUEER THEORY AND LITERATUREE              
SPECIAL ISSUES IN AMERICAN DRAMAE**************
THE IDEA OF UTOPIA & UTOPIA IN ENGLISH LITERATUREE**************
THE THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY OF ARISTOTLEE**************
L+P: Lecture and Practice
C: Compulsory
E: Elective
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NQF-HETR : National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education in Turkey