This course examines the concepts that have shaped the field of comparative literature. It will examine such topics as national literature, world literature, and post-colonial literature
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Course Learning Outcomes
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1)To explore the history of comparative literature. |
1,2,3,4,8,9 |
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2) For the students to gain knowledge in the intellectual and cultural background of world literature and comparative literature, and to become equipped with the concepts and terminology used in the analysis of literary texts. |
1,2,3,4,7,8 |
1,2,3 |
B,C, D |
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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 comparative literature. |
1,2,3,4,7,8 |
1,2,3 |
B,C, D |
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4)To analyse different definitions of “world literature”. |
1,2,3,4,10 |
1,2,3 |
B,C, D |
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5)To discuss and contrast different positions in comparative literature. |
1,2,3,4,7,9 |
1,2,3 |
B,C, D |
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6)To compare alternative views in literature. |
1,2,3,4,8 |
1,2,3 |
B,C,D |
Course Flow
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION “WORLD LITERATURE” |
Course materials provided by instructor for the duration of the course |
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COMPARATIVE LITERATURE in 19th CENTURY |
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FRENCH SCHOOL |
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GERMAN SCHOOL |
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5 |
HERDER |
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6 |
GOETHE |
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ANGLO-AMERICAN APPROACH: GAYLEY, POSNETT |
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8 |
RENE WELLEK |
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9 |
“PHILOLOGY AND WELTLITERATUR” |
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11 |
DAVID DAMROSH |
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COMPARATIVE LITERATURE IN THE AGE OF “GLOBALISATION”: |
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CHARLES BERNHEIMER |
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HAUN SAUSSY: ACLA REPORT 2003 |
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CONCLUSION |
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Recommended Sources
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
Auerbach, Erich: “Philology and Weltliteratur”, translated by Maire and Edward Said, in: The Central Review, 1969 [1952], pp. 1-17. Bassnett, Susan: Comparative Literature: A Critical Introduction, Blackwell Publishers, Oxford 1993. Bernheimer, Charles (Ed.): Comparative Literature in the Age of Multiculturalism, The Johns Hopkins University Press, London 1995. Damrosch, David: What is World Literature, Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2003. Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von: Conversations with Eckermann, Being Appreciations and Criticisms on Many Subjects. With an Introduction by Wallace Wood. New York: M. Walter Dunne, 1901. |
Material Sharing
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Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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Presentation |
1 |
30 |
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Class Performance |
1 |
30 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
40 |
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Total |
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100 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER 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 |
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COURSE CATEGORY |
Expertise/Field Courses |
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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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
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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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Presentation |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Total Work Load |
115 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
4.6 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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5 |