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Course Code: 
ELIT 211
Semester: 
Fall
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
The course aims at an understanding of the development of the novel in the eighteenth century from romance to modern novel, particularly the distinctions between the modern novel and similar writings in previous ages. The course also aims to develop a taste for novel reading through cover to cover reading, examination and discussion of two major works as well as excerpts from several popular novels of the age. By the end of this course, students should gain both an understanding of eighteenth century novel forms and an appreciation of the art and skill of the period novelists.
Course Content: 

Commences with an overview of eighteenth century fiction; historical background of the age, society and life in general; also the beginnings of the novel and various forms of the genre; guidelines on how to read a novel; terminology and notes on analysis. A survey of major novelists of the period follows with mention of some less well known.

Two books will be read and discussed cover to cover and excerpts from several other major works will also be studied and discussed.

The excerpt selections are mainly from those works that have come to be regarded as best representing the fiction of the period.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing B: Presentation C: Homework

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1)  To introduce period literature and highlight various defining features of the novel of the age. 

1-2

5-10

1,2,3

A,C

2) To equip the students with the knowledge necessary to understand and discuss the novels of the period and the different forms they may take.

1-2

5-10

1,2,3

A,C

3)  To equip the students with the terminology necessary to analyse and discuss fiction and particularly the novel form.

1-2

5-10

1,2,3

A,C

4)  To equip students with knowledge of the major writers of the age and understand how the novelists of the period contributed in various different ways to the development of the novel.

1-2

5-10

1,2,3

A,C

5)  To equip the students with the necessary critical faculties, analytical approach, and analytical, interpretative and inference skills for a successful understanding of literature in general, fiction and the novel in particular.

1-2

5-10

1,2,3

A,C
 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction to the course, explanation of course objectives and materials, course requirements and assessment, pacing schedule and obtaining materials

Materials for the course provided by instructor

2

The beginnings of the novel; A brief survey of the the trends, the novelists of the period and their works, their contributions to the genre; various forms of the genre.

 

3

Daniel Defoe biography;

Robinson Crusoe: Chapters 1 & 2 (12+18=30 pages)

Retrospective narrative: the memoir novel; Background/Influences; self-criticism

 

4

Robinson Crusoe cont.: Chapters 3-4-5-6 (13+15+11+14=53 pages)

Analysis of 17th century philosophy and traditions within the context of the story

 

5

Robinson Crusoe cont.: Chapters 7-8-9-10 (11+11+20+16=58 pages)

Attitude to Slavery; Leitmotif; Religious philosophy; Self-sufficiency

 

6

Robinson Crusoe cont.: Chapters 11-12-13 (20+22+14=56 pages)

Puritan work ethics & philosophy; Defoe as Dissenter; perseverance

 

7

Robinson Crusoe cont.: Chapters 14-15-16 (11+18+16=45 pages)

Primitivism: Treatment of Friday; The Concept of the Noble Savage

 

8

Robinson Crusoe cont. Chapters 17 & 18 (20+30=50 pages)

Themes & Commentary: Account book: debit vs credit; Emperialism/Colonialism;plot analysis;

MIDTERM EXAM (TENTATIVE)

 

9

Term Paper assignment and discussion

Moll Flanders, excerpt: Chapter 1-2-3

 

10

Jonathan Swift biography;

Gulliver’s Travels; political satire; Part I, “Lilliput” Chapters 1-8

 

11

Gulliver’s Travels cont.; Part II, “Brobdingnag”: Chapters 1-8

 

12

Gulliver’s Travels cont.; Part IV, “Land of the Houyhnhnms”: Chapters 1-8

Oliver Goldsmith biography; The Vicar of Wakefield; excerpt; Fatalism: Bearing Misfortunes with Resignation and Fortitude

 

13

Gulliver’s Travels cont.; “Land of the Houyhnhnms”: Chapters -9-12;

Samuel Richardson Biography; Clarissa; Pamela: The Epistolary Novel; The Sentimental Novel; Treatment of Virtue & Morality

 

14

Gulliver’s Travels cont.; Part III, “Laputa, etc” (Synopsis); Swift’s love of paradox and of his misanthropy; the pessimistic vs the utopic; Themes & Commentary

Henry Fielding biography; Tom Jones; Joseph Andrews; the Picaresque/burlesque/mock epic/parody

 

15

Tobias Smollet biography; Humphry Clinker; , excerpt; Stereotypes: The Jack-of-all-trades, the Misanthrope and the Virago

Laurence Sterne biography; Tristram Shandy, The novel novel

 
 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Norton Anthology of English Literature

(All articles on the eighteenth century, fiction and novel)

(All sections on novelists active in the eighteenth century)

Additional Resources

 
 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

 

Assignments

 

Exams

 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-Term

1

30

Class Performance

1

30

Term Paper

1

10

Final Exam

1

30

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAM TO OVERALL GRADE

 

30

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

70

Total

 

100
 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses
 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Programme Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

The ability to apply knowledge of English and world literature and social sciences to topics including culture, society, ethics, politics etc.

 

 

X

 

 

2

The ability to review, analyse and apply the relevant literature

 

 

 

X

 

3

The ability to carry out interdisciplinary reading and analysis.

 

X

 

 

 

4

The ability to utilise the basic concepts and issues of literary theories in developing life strategies

 

X

 

 

 

5

Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility

 

 

 

X

 

6

Effective communication skills.

 

 

X

 

 

7

A sufficiently broad education to understand the global and social impact of literary movements.

 

X

 

 

 

8

An awareness of the importance of lifelong learning and the ability to put it into practice.

 

 

X

 

 

9

A knowledge of issues in contemporary literature and of the cultural issues of the period.

 

 

X

 

 

10

The ability to use sources and modern tools in order to carry out research in the areas of literature and aesthetics.

 

X

 

 

 
 
 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total Workload (Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours/week)

15

3

45

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice, review/week)

15

3

45

Midterms

1

15

15

Final Examination

1

30

30

Total Work Load

 

 

135

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

5.4

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5
 

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