Major texts of Western Literature from the Classical Age will be studied and discussed.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
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1)To explore the historical tradition of Western literature. |
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2) For the students to gain knowledge in the intellectual and cultural background of Western literature, and to become acquainted with the concepts and terminology used in the analysis of literary texts. |
1, 7, 10 |
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3) To equip the students with the necessary critical faculties, analytical approach, interdisciplinary vision and analytical, interpretative and inference skills for a successful understanding of Western literature. |
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4)To analyse major texts of Western literature, e.g. The Epic of Gilgamesh, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey |
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5)To equip the students with the knowledge onMasterpieces of the Classical Age. |
2, 3, 7 |
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6) To understand the evolution of various themes, genres, literary traditions. |
2, 3, 7 |
1,2,3 |
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Course Flow
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Topics |
Study Materials |
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Introduction to the course, explanation of the course objectives, course assessment, and pacing |
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Mesopotamian Culture and the Epic of Gilgamesh The Epic of Gilgamesh, pp. 18-30 |
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TheEpic of Gilgamesh to be continued: TheEpic of Gilgamesh, pp. 30-47 |
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The Bible - The Old Testament The Old Testament, pp. 51-59 |
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Ancient Greek Culture, Homer, and the Iliad The Iliad, Book I, pp. 104-120; Book IV, pp. 120-131 |
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The Iliad to be continued: Book IX, lines: 136-206, 267-522, 598-638, 768-801, pp. 131-150 Book XXII, lines: 293-476, pp. 176-189 Book XXIV, lines: 1-223, 550-794, pp. 189-206 |
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The Odyssey Book I pp. 209-220 Book IV pp. 242-262, lines 27-280, 614-648 Book IX pp. 303-316 |
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The Odyssey to be continued: Book XI pp. 331-347, lines 1-250, 425-718 Book XXII pp. 478-491 |
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Midterm Exam |
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Ancient Greek Tragedy, Sophocles, and Oedipus the King Oedipus the King, pp. 599-612 |
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Greek Comedy, Aristophanes, and Lysistrata Lysistrata pp. 674-726 |
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Virgil, and the Aeneid The Aeneid, Book I pp. 817-825, Book IV pp. 847-868 |
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The Aeneid to be continued: The Aeneid, Book VI pp. 868-886, Book XII pp. 890-895 |
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Ovid and Metamorphoses Metamorphoses, Book Ipp. 899-908, Book X pp. 927-928 |
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Conclusion |
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Recommended Sources
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Textbook |
Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces 7th Edition Vol. I |
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Additional Resources |
Material Sharing
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Documents |
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Assignments |
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Exams |
Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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Mid-term |
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30 |
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Class Performance |
1 |
30 |
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Final Exam |
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40 |
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Total |
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100 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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40 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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60 |
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Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
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The ability to apply knowledge of English and world literature and social sciences to topics including culture, society, ethics, politics etc. |
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The ability to review, analyse and apply the relevant literature. |
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The ability to carry out interdisciplinary reading and analysis. |
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The ability to utilise the basic concepts and issues of literary theories in developing life strategies |
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Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility |
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Effective communication skills. |
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A sufficiently broad education to understand the global and social impact of literary movements. |
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An awareness of the importance of lifelong learning and the ability to put it into practice. |
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A knowledge of issues in contemporary literature and of the cultural issues of the period. |
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The ability to use sources and modern tools in order to carry out research in the areas of literature and aesthetics. |
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ECTS
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) |
15 |
3 |
45 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
15 |
3 |
45 |
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Mid-terms |
1 |
25 |
25 |
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Final examination |
1 |
40 |
40 |
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Total Work Load |
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155 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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6.2 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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6 |