1. SECOND CYCLE - MASTER'S DEGREE
  2. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
  3. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE DEPARTMENT
General Information Prog. Learning Outcomes Teaching & Learning Methods Course Structure Course & Learning Outcomes LO - NQF-HETR Relation LO - FOE (Academic) LO - FOE (Vocational)

2341 English Language and Literature

GENERAL INFORMATION
The MA 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 will be able to 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 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

Level of Qualification
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of previous structured lectures in Turkish Higher Education Institutions, transitions in vertical, horizontal and university are realized within the scope of the "Higher Education Regulations", "REGULATION BETWEEN THE BACHELORS AND GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS, ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRANSITION BETWEEN DOUBLE MAJOR DALL, SIDE DALL AND CREDIT TRANSFER STANDARDS

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 thesis.

Access to Further Studies
May apply to PhD programs

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.
DemonstrationIn this method the teacher demonstrates, an experiment, test, in front of the class. And then assists students to do so too. Students learn not only by just by looking and watching, but also by taking part and participating. This method is usually applied when teaching skills.
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. 
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
Meaning Analysis ChartsThe Meaning Analysis Charts is a method that allows students to participate actively in class. Students learn by working on a two-dimensional table. For example, if in one dimension there are animals and in the other dimension food is shown, students have the opportunity to learn by
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.
DebateDebate is a type of discussion on a topic in compliance with certain rules and procedures. Debate, is two groups of students in either twos or threes, putting forward points, which are for or against an idea, proposal, point, action or recommendation.  The aim is to discuss topic ideas that
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

PO - NQF-HETR Relation
NQF-HETR CategoryNQF-HETR Sub-CategoryNQF-HETRLearning Outcomes
INFORMATION  01
INFORMATION  02
SKILLS  01
SKILLS  02
SKILLS  03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
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
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
    

PO - FOE (Academic)
FOE CategoryFOE Sub-CategoryFOELearning Outcomes
INFORMATION  01
INFORMATION  02
INFORMATION  03
INFORMATION  04
SKILLS  01
SKILLS  02
SKILLS  03
SKILLS  04
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 05
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
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 02
    

PO - FOE (Vocational)
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COURS STRUCTURE & ECTS CREDITS
Year :
Course Plan

1st Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
IDE 533 RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND ACADEMIC ETHICS 3+0 7,5 Compulsory
- English Language and Literature Elective-1 3+0 7,5 Elective
- English Language and Literature Elective-1 3+0 7,5 Elective
- English Language and Literature Elective-1 3+0 7,5 Elective
  Total 30  
1st Semester Elective Groups : English Language and Literature Elective-1

2nd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
IDE 550 SEMINAR 0+2 7,5 Compulsory
IDE 508 APPROACHES TO LITERARY CRITICISM 3+0 7,5 Compulsory
- English Language and Literature Elective-2 3+0 7,5 Elective
- English Language and Literature Elective-2 3+0 7,5 Elective
  Total 30  
2nd Semester Elective Groups : English Language and Literature Elective-2

3rd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
IDE 500 MASTER'S THESIS 0+0 20 Compulsory
IDE 700 FIELD OF STUDY COURSE 6+0 10 Compulsory
- Optional-3 0+0 Elective
  Total 30  
3rd Semester Elective Groups : Optional-3

4th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
IDE 700 FIELD OF STUDY COURSE 6+0 10 Compulsory
IDE 500 MASTER'S THESIS 0+0 20 Compulsory
  Total 30  


COURSE & PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Year :
Numerical Verbal The Presence of Relationship
Compulsory Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12PO 13PO 14
APPROACHES TO LITERARY CRITICISMC**************
FIELD OF STUDY COURSEC**************
MASTER'S THESISC**************
POSTGRADUATE COUNSELINGC              
RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND ACADEMIC ETHICSC**************
SEMINARC**************
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Elective Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12PO 13PO 14
20TH CENTURY LITERATUREE              
APPLIED LINGUISTICSE************ *
BACKGROUNDS OF MODERN CRITICISME**************
COMPARATIVE LITERATUREE************ *
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN DRAMAE**************
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN NOVEL AND CRITICISME**************
CULTURAL STUDIES IN WESTERN LITERATUREE**************
DRAMA: SELECTED WORKSE**************
ENVIRONMENT AND LITERATUREE              
GENERAL LINGUISTICSE************ *
HISTORY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGEE************ *
HISTORY OF WESTERN THOUGHT-IE**************
HISTORY OF WESTERN THOUGHT-IIE**************
INTERACTIONS BETWEEN ENGLISH AND OTHER EUROPEAN LITERATURESE**************
LINGUISTICSE************ *
MODERN ENGLISH THEATREE**************
MYTHOLOGYE**************
NOVEL: SELECTED WORKSE**************
POSTCOLONIAL STUDIESE              
PSYCHOLOGY AND LITERATUREE**************
RESEARCH TECHNIQUESE**************
SOCIOLINGUISTICSE**************
STYLISTICSE************ *
TERM PROJECTE              
WOMAN AND WRITINGE**************
L+P: Lecture and Practice
C: Compulsory
E: Elective
PO: Program Learning Outcomes
TH [5]: Too High
H [4]: High
M [3]: Medium
L [2]: Low
TL [1]: Too Low
None [0]: None
FOE [0]: Field of Education
NQF-HETR : National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education in Turkey